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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,456.08, 629,860.64 and 252,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,456.08, 629,860.64 and 252,474.48 is: 348,387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,456.08 : 629,860.64 = 252,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,456.08/629,860.64 = 252,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,456.08x = 629,860.64 × 252,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,456.08x = 159,023,737,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,023,737,556.47/456,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,387.82

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