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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,727.70, 630,271.18 and 252,786.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,727.70, 630,271.18 and 252,786.98 is: 348,838.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,727.70 : 630,271.18 = 252,786.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,727.70/630,271.18 = 252,786.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,727.70x = 630,271.18 × 252,786.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,727.70x = 159,324,348,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,324,348,173.24/456,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,838.81

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