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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,678.62, 630,194.01 and 252,725.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,678.62, 630,194.01 and 252,725.78 is: 348,749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,678.62 : 630,194.01 = 252,725.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,678.62/630,194.01 = 252,725.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,678.62x = 630,194.01 × 252,725.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,678.62x = 159,266,272,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,266,272,728.58/456,678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,749.13

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