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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,223.30, 629,533.19 and 252,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,223.30, 629,533.19 and 252,246.67 is: 348,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,223.30 : 629,533.19 = 252,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,223.30/629,533.19 = 252,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,223.30x = 629,533.19 × 252,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,223.30x = 158,797,646,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,797,646,423.08/456,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,070.01

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