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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,947.16, 633,342.48 and 252,218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,947.16, 633,342.48 and 252,218.96 is: 348,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,947.16 : 633,342.48 = 252,218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,947.16/633,342.48 = 252,218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,947.16x = 633,342.48 × 252,218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,947.16x = 159,740,981,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,740,981,629.42/458,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,059.64

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