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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,779.21, 630,335.45 and 252,817.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,779.21, 630,335.45 and 252,817.97 is: 348,877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,779.21 : 630,335.45 = 252,817.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,779.21/630,335.45 = 252,817.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,779.21x = 630,335.45 × 252,817.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,779.21x = 159,360,127,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,360,127,623.95/456,779.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,877.80

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