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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,217.68, 629,571.20 and 252,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,217.68, 629,571.20 and 252,277.20 is: 348,137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,217.68 : 629,571.20 = 252,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,217.68/629,571.20 = 252,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,217.68x = 629,571.20 × 252,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,217.68x = 158,826,458,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,826,458,275.25/456,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,137.44

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