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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,848.51, 630,443.45 and 252,895.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,848.51, 630,443.45 and 252,895.16 is: 348,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,848.51 : 630,443.45 = 252,895.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,848.51/630,443.45 = 252,895.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,848.51x = 630,443.45 × 252,895.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,848.51x = 159,436,099,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,436,099,367.05/456,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,991.18

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