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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,747.46, 630,312.74 and 252,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,747.46, 630,312.74 and 252,812.44 is: 348,881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,747.46 : 630,312.74 = 252,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,747.46/630,312.74 = 252,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,747.46x = 630,312.74 × 252,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,747.46x = 159,350,902,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,350,902,234.36/456,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,881.86

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