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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,749.28, 630,315.30 and 252,814.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,749.28, 630,315.30 and 252,814.38 is: 348,884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,749.28 : 630,315.30 = 252,814.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,749.28/630,315.30 = 252,814.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,749.28x = 630,315.30 × 252,814.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,749.28x = 159,352,771,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,352,771,774.01/456,749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,884.56

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