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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,627.96, 630,130.32 and 252,675.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,627.96, 630,130.32 and 252,675.36 is: 348,683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,627.96 : 630,130.32 = 252,675.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,627.96/630,130.32 = 252,675.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,627.96x = 630,130.32 × 252,675.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,627.96x = 159,218,405,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,218,405,452.92/456,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,683.00

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