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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,849.51, 630,444.83 and 252,896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,849.51, 630,444.83 and 252,896.16 is: 348,992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,849.51 : 630,444.83 = 252,896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,849.51/630,444.83 = 252,896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,849.51x = 630,444.83 × 252,896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,849.51x = 159,437,076,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,437,076,598.85/456,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,992.55

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