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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,192.11, 629,518.07 and 252,227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,192.11, 629,518.07 and 252,227.03 is: 348,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,192.11 : 629,518.07 = 252,227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,192.11/629,518.07 = 252,227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,192.11x = 629,518.07 × 252,227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,192.11x = 158,781,470,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,781,470,610.41/456,192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,058.34

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