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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,835.90, 630,425.91 and 252,882.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,835.90, 630,425.91 and 252,882.51 is: 348,973.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,835.90 : 630,425.91 = 252,882.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,835.90/630,425.91 = 252,882.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,835.90x = 630,425.91 × 252,882.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,835.90x = 159,423,684,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,423,684,362.81/456,835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,973.63

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