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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,726.70, 630,269.80 and 252,785.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,726.70, 630,269.80 and 252,785.98 is: 348,837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,726.70 : 630,269.80 = 252,785.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,726.70/630,269.80 = 252,785.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,726.70x = 630,269.80 × 252,785.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,726.70x = 159,323,369,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,323,369,057.40/456,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,837.43

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