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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,186.23, 629,492.62 and 252,209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,186.23, 629,492.62 and 252,209.22 is: 348,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,186.23 : 629,492.62 = 252,209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,186.23/629,492.62 = 252,209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,186.23x = 629,492.62 × 252,209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,186.23x = 158,763,844,769.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,763,844,769.73/456,186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,024.19

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