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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,949.64, 630,610.20 and 253,000.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,949.64, 630,610.20 and 253,000.55 is: 349,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,949.64 : 630,610.20 = 253,000.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,949.64/630,610.20 = 253,000.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,949.64x = 630,610.20 × 253,000.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,949.64x = 159,544,727,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,544,727,435.61/456,949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,151.66

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