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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,679.22, 630,201.74 and 252,738.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,679.22, 630,201.74 and 252,738.70 is: 348,770.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,679.22 : 630,201.74 = 252,738.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,679.22/630,201.74 = 252,738.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,679.22x = 630,201.74 × 252,738.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,679.22x = 159,276,365,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,276,365,666.14/456,679.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,770.78

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