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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,692.34, 630,236.63 and 252,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,692.34, 630,236.63 and 252,757.32 is: 348,805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,692.34 : 630,236.63 = 252,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,692.34/630,236.63 = 252,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,692.34x = 630,236.63 × 252,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,692.34x = 159,296,921,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,296,921,564.63/456,692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,805.77

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