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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,952.32, 630,613.90 and 253,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,952.32, 630,613.90 and 253,003.23 is: 349,155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,952.32 : 630,613.90 = 253,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,952.32/630,613.90 = 253,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,952.32x = 630,613.90 × 253,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,952.32x = 159,547,353,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,547,353,582.90/456,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,155.36

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