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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,182.26, 629,541.04 and 252,249.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,182.26, 629,541.04 and 252,249.97 is: 348,110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,182.26 : 629,541.04 = 252,249.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,182.26/629,541.04 = 252,249.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,182.26x = 629,541.04 × 252,249.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,182.26x = 158,801,708,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,801,708,453.77/456,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,110.22

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