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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,245.36, 629,622.68 and 252,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,245.36, 629,622.68 and 252,310 is: 348,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,245.36 : 629,622.68 = 252,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,245.36/629,622.68 = 252,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,245.36x = 629,622.68 × 252,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,245.36x = 158,860,098,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,860,098,390.80/456,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,190.06

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