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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,204.96, 629,507.90 and 252,228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,204.96, 629,507.90 and 252,228.33 is: 348,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,204.96 : 629,507.90 = 252,228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,204.96/629,507.90 = 252,228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,204.96x = 629,507.90 × 252,228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,204.96x = 158,779,726,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,779,726,969.38/456,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,044.72

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