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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,292.08, 629,687.25 and 252,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,292.08, 629,687.25 and 252,332.46 is: 348,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,292.08 : 629,687.25 = 252,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,292.08/629,687.25 = 252,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,292.08x = 629,687.25 × 252,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,292.08x = 158,890,532,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,890,532,823.14/456,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,221.11

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