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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,730.56, 630,279.36 and 252,781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,730.56, 630,279.36 and 252,781.47 is: 348,833.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,730.56 : 630,279.36 = 252,781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,730.56/630,279.36 = 252,781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,730.56x = 630,279.36 × 252,781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,730.56x = 159,322,943,131.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,322,943,131.46/456,730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,833.55

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