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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,927.63, 630,539.55 and 252,964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,927.63, 630,539.55 and 252,964.23 is: 349,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,927.63 : 630,539.55 = 252,964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,927.63/630,539.55 = 252,964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,927.63x = 630,539.55 × 252,964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,927.63x = 159,503,951,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,503,951,750.30/456,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,079.24

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