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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,555.13, 630,064.65 and 252,602.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,555.13, 630,064.65 and 252,602.75 is: 348,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,555.13 : 630,064.65 = 252,602.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,555.13/630,064.65 = 252,602.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,555.13x = 630,064.65 × 252,602.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,555.13x = 159,156,065,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,156,065,079.76/456,555.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,602.07

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