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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,968.72, 630,652.34 and 253,038.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,968.72, 630,652.34 and 253,038.62 is: 349,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,968.72 : 630,652.34 = 253,038.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,968.72/630,652.34 = 253,038.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,968.72x = 630,652.34 × 253,038.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,968.72x = 159,579,393,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,579,393,394.92/456,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,212.95

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