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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,186.97, 629,526.87 and 252,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,186.97, 629,526.87 and 252,232.72 is: 348,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,186.97 : 629,526.87 = 252,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,186.97/629,526.87 = 252,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,186.97x = 629,526.87 × 252,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,186.97x = 158,787,273,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,787,273,159.37/456,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,074.98

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