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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,798.71, 630,366.08 and 252,850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,798.71, 630,366.08 and 252,850.02 is: 348,924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,798.71 : 630,366.08 = 252,850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,798.71/630,366.08 = 252,850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,798.71x = 630,366.08 × 252,850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,798.71x = 159,388,074,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,388,074,671.07/456,798.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,924.09

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