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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,275.03, 629,647.63 and 252,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,275.03, 629,647.63 and 252,320.27 is: 348,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,275.03 : 629,647.63 = 252,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,275.03/629,647.63 = 252,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,275.03x = 629,647.63 × 252,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,275.03x = 158,872,856,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,872,856,227.42/456,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,195.38

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