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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,778.09, 630,337.62 and 252,829.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,778.09, 630,337.62 and 252,829.41 is: 348,895.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,778.09 : 630,337.62 = 252,829.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,778.09/630,337.62 = 252,829.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,778.09x = 630,337.62 × 252,829.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,778.09x = 159,367,888,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,367,888,565.40/456,778.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,895.65

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