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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,217.32, 629,524.98 and 252,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,217.32, 629,524.98 and 252,240.68 is: 348,061.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,217.32 : 629,524.98 = 252,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,217.32/629,524.98 = 252,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,217.32x = 629,524.98 × 252,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,217.32x = 158,791,809,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,791,809,032.19/456,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,061.77

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