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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,271.20, 629,658.24 and 252,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,271.20, 629,658.24 and 252,311.52 is: 348,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,271.20 : 629,658.24 = 252,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,271.20/629,658.24 = 252,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,271.20x = 629,658.24 × 252,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,271.20x = 158,870,027,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,870,027,614.93/456,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,192.10

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