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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,561.53, 630,073.44 and 252,609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,561.53, 630,073.44 and 252,609.14 is: 348,610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,561.53 : 630,073.44 = 252,609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,561.53/630,073.44 = 252,609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,561.53x = 630,073.44 × 252,609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,561.53x = 159,162,306,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,162,306,664.87/456,561.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,610.86

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