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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,585.96, 630,076.50 and 252,631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,585.96, 630,076.50 and 252,631.56 is: 348,624.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,585.96 : 630,076.50 = 252,631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,585.96/630,076.50 = 252,631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,585.96x = 630,076.50 × 252,631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,585.96x = 159,177,209,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,177,209,114.34/456,585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,624.84

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