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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,410.71, 629,798.32 and 252,429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,410.71, 629,798.32 and 252,429.22 is: 348,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,410.71 : 629,798.32 = 252,429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,410.71/629,798.32 = 252,429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,410.71x = 629,798.32 × 252,429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,410.71x = 158,979,499,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,979,499,777.70/456,410.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,325.52

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