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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,267.20, 629,637.44 and 252,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,267.20, 629,637.44 and 252,329.52 is: 348,208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,267.20 : 629,637.44 = 252,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,267.20/629,637.44 = 252,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,267.20x = 629,637.44 × 252,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,267.20x = 158,876,113,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,876,113,009.23/456,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,208.49

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