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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,929.63, 630,542.31 and 252,966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,929.63, 630,542.31 and 252,966.23 is: 349,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,929.63 : 630,542.31 = 252,966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,929.63/630,542.31 = 252,966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,929.63x = 630,542.31 × 252,966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,929.63x = 159,505,911,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,505,911,016.19/456,929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,082.00

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