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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,658.14, 630,172.76 and 252,717.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,658.14, 630,172.76 and 252,717.69 is: 348,741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,658.14 : 630,172.76 = 252,717.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,658.14/630,172.76 = 252,717.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,658.14x = 630,172.76 × 252,717.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,658.14x = 159,255,802,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,255,802,944.54/456,658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,741.85

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