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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,260.04, 629,613.72 and 252,299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,260.04, 629,613.72 and 252,299.16 is: 348,158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,260.04 : 629,613.72 = 252,299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,260.04/629,613.72 = 252,299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,260.04x = 629,613.72 × 252,299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,260.04x = 158,851,012,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,851,012,680.48/456,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,158.94

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