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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,587.96, 630,079.24 and 252,633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,587.96, 630,079.24 and 252,633.56 is: 348,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,587.96 : 630,079.24 = 252,633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,587.96/630,079.24 = 252,633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,587.96x = 630,079.24 × 252,633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,587.96x = 159,179,161,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,179,161,483.29/456,587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,627.59

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