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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,756.55, 630,316.38 and 252,803.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,756.55, 630,316.38 and 252,803.11 is: 348,864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,756.55 : 630,316.38 = 252,803.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,756.55/630,316.38 = 252,803.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,756.55x = 630,316.38 × 252,803.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,756.55x = 159,345,941,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,345,941,147.94/456,756.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,864.05

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