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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,244.94, 629,622.08 and 252,309.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,244.94, 629,622.08 and 252,309.58 is: 348,189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,244.94 : 629,622.08 = 252,309.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,244.94/629,622.08 = 252,309.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,244.94x = 629,622.08 × 252,309.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,244.94x = 158,859,682,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,859,682,563.53/456,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,189.47

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