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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,684.28, 630,208.72 and 252,743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,684.28, 630,208.72 and 252,743.76 is: 348,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,684.28 : 630,208.72 = 252,743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,684.28/630,208.72 = 252,743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,684.28x = 630,208.72 × 252,743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,684.28x = 159,281,321,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,281,321,793.52/456,684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,777.77

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