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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,786.74, 630,356.99 and 252,837.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,786.74, 630,356.99 and 252,837.86 is: 348,911.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,786.74 : 630,356.99 = 252,837.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,786.74/630,356.99 = 252,837.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,786.74x = 630,356.99 × 252,837.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,786.74x = 159,378,107,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,378,107,971.67/456,786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,911.41

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