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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,667.83, 630,186.06 and 252,727.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,667.83, 630,186.06 and 252,727.35 is: 348,755.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,667.83 : 630,186.06 = 252,727.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,667.83/630,186.06 = 252,727.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,667.83x = 630,186.06 × 252,727.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,667.83x = 159,265,252,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,265,252,950.74/456,667.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,755.14

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