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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,646.78, 630,163.12 and 252,697.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,646.78, 630,163.12 and 252,697.57 is: 348,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,646.78 : 630,163.12 = 252,697.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,646.78/630,163.12 = 252,697.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,646.78x = 630,163.12 × 252,697.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,646.78x = 159,240,684,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,240,684,713.32/456,646.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,717.42

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