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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,266.48, 629,629.68 and 252,304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,266.48, 629,629.68 and 252,304.16 is: 348,169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,266.48 : 629,629.68 = 252,304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,266.48/629,629.68 = 252,304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,266.48x = 629,629.68 × 252,304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,266.48x = 158,858,187,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,858,187,523.47/456,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,169.75

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