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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,688.77, 630,231.70 and 252,753.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,688.77, 630,231.70 and 252,753.75 is: 348,800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,688.77 : 630,231.70 = 252,753.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,688.77/630,231.70 = 252,753.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,688.77x = 630,231.70 × 252,753.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,688.77x = 159,293,425,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,293,425,543.88/456,688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,800.84

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