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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,422.59, 629,814.72 and 252,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,422.59, 629,814.72 and 252,441.10 is: 348,341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,422.59 : 629,814.72 = 252,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,422.59/629,814.72 = 252,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,422.59x = 629,814.72 × 252,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,422.59x = 158,991,120,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,991,120,712.99/456,422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,341.92

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