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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,835.87, 630,425.83 and 252,882.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,835.87, 630,425.83 and 252,882.43 is: 348,973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,835.87 : 630,425.83 = 252,882.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,835.87/630,425.83 = 252,882.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,835.87x = 630,425.83 × 252,882.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,835.87x = 159,423,615,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,423,615,825.17/456,835.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,973.51

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