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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,322.36, 629,700.08 and 252,361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,322.36, 629,700.08 and 252,361.37 is: 348,244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,322.36 : 629,700.08 = 252,361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,322.36/629,700.08 = 252,361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,322.36x = 629,700.08 × 252,361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,322.36x = 158,911,975,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,911,975,190.35/456,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,244.99

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