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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,755.63, 630,324 and 252,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,755.63, 630,324 and 252,820.60 is: 348,893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,755.63 : 630,324 = 252,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,755.63/630,324 = 252,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,755.63x = 630,324 × 252,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,755.63x = 159,358,890,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,358,890,298.59/456,755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,893.11

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