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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,653.48, 630,166.28 and 252,712.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,653.48, 630,166.28 and 252,712.99 is: 348,735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,653.48 : 630,166.28 = 252,712.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,653.48/630,166.28 = 252,712.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,653.48x = 630,166.28 × 252,712.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,653.48x = 159,251,201,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,251,201,977.00/456,653.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,735.33

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