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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,001.78, 630,654.77 and 253,048.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,001.78, 630,654.77 and 253,048.31 is: 349,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,001.78 : 630,654.77 = 253,048.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,001.78/630,654.77 = 253,048.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,001.78x = 630,654.77 × 253,048.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,001.78x = 159,586,119,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,586,119,323.42/457,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,202.41

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