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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,245.06, 629,622.26 and 252,309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,245.06, 629,622.26 and 252,309.71 is: 348,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,245.06 : 629,622.26 = 252,309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,245.06/629,622.26 = 252,309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,245.06x = 629,622.26 × 252,309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,245.06x = 158,859,808,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,859,808,568.60/456,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,189.65

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