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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,293.08, 629,688.63 and 252,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,293.08, 629,688.63 and 252,333.46 is: 348,222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,293.08 : 629,688.63 = 252,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,293.08/629,688.63 = 252,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,293.08x = 629,688.63 × 252,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,293.08x = 158,891,510,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,891,510,730.56/456,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,222.49

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