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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,583.96, 630,073.74 and 252,629.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,583.96, 630,073.74 and 252,629.56 is: 348,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,583.96 : 630,073.74 = 252,629.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,583.96/630,073.74 = 252,629.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,583.96x = 630,073.74 × 252,629.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,583.96x = 159,175,251,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,175,251,703.75/456,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,622.08

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