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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,243.43, 629,620.01 and 252,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,243.43, 629,620.01 and 252,308.08 is: 348,187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,243.43 : 629,620.01 = 252,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,243.43/629,620.01 = 252,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,243.43x = 629,620.01 × 252,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,243.43x = 158,858,215,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,858,215,696.43/456,243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,187.40

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