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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,853.55, 630,462.89 and 252,907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,853.55, 630,462.89 and 252,907.88 is: 349,015.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,853.55 : 630,462.89 = 252,907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,853.55/630,462.89 = 252,907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,853.55x = 630,462.89 × 252,907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,853.55x = 159,449,028,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,449,028,985.92/456,853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,015.63

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