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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,632.64, 630,154.08 and 252,698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,632.64, 630,154.08 and 252,698.40 is: 348,724.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,632.64 : 630,154.08 = 252,698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,632.64/630,154.08 = 252,698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,632.64x = 630,154.08 × 252,698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,632.64x = 159,238,927,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,238,927,769.47/456,632.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,724.37

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