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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,329.87, 629,710.43 and 252,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,329.87, 629,710.43 and 252,368.88 is: 348,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,329.87 : 629,710.43 = 252,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,329.87/629,710.43 = 252,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,329.87x = 629,710.43 × 252,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,329.87x = 158,919,314,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,919,314,681.57/456,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,255.35

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