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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,960.32, 630,624.94 and 253,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,960.32, 630,624.94 and 253,011.22 is: 349,166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,960.32 : 630,624.94 = 253,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,960.32/630,624.94 = 253,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,960.32x = 630,624.94 × 253,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,960.32x = 159,555,186,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,555,186,419.56/456,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,166.39

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