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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,961.78, 630,563.47 and 253,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,961.78, 630,563.47 and 253,005.23 is: 349,122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,961.78 : 630,563.47 = 253,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,961.78/630,563.47 = 253,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,961.78x = 630,563.47 × 253,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,961.78x = 159,535,855,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,535,855,756.95/456,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,122.97

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