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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,242.43, 629,618.67 and 252,307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,242.43, 629,618.67 and 252,307.17 is: 348,186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,242.43 : 629,618.67 = 252,307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,242.43/629,618.67 = 252,307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,242.43x = 629,618.67 × 252,307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,242.43x = 158,857,304,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,857,304,806.86/456,242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,186.17

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