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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,804.60, 630,369.90 and 252,863.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,804.60, 630,369.90 and 252,863.16 is: 348,939.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,804.60 : 630,369.90 = 252,863.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,804.60/630,369.90 = 252,863.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,804.60x = 630,369.90 × 252,863.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,804.60x = 159,397,324,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,397,324,882.88/456,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,939.84

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