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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,182.17, 629,520.22 and 252,227.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,182.17, 629,520.22 and 252,227.71 is: 348,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,182.17 : 629,520.22 = 252,227.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,182.17/629,520.22 = 252,227.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,182.17x = 629,520.22 × 252,227.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,182.17x = 158,782,443,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,782,443,489.30/456,182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,068.06

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