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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,216.82, 629,524.29 and 252,240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,216.82, 629,524.29 and 252,240.18 is: 348,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,216.82 : 629,524.29 = 252,240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,216.82/629,524.29 = 252,240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,216.82x = 629,524.29 × 252,240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,216.82x = 158,791,320,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,791,320,223.97/456,216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,061.08

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