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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,365.71, 629,780.96 and 252,425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,365.71, 629,780.96 and 252,425.33 is: 348,344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,365.71 : 629,780.96 = 252,425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,365.71/629,780.96 = 252,425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,365.71x = 629,780.96 × 252,425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,365.71x = 158,972,662,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,972,662,244.69/456,365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,344.89

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