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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,004.77, 630,658.89 and 253,051.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,004.77, 630,658.89 and 253,051.31 is: 349,206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,004.77 : 630,658.89 = 253,051.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,004.77/630,658.89 = 253,051.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,004.77x = 630,658.89 × 253,051.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,004.77x = 159,589,059,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,589,059,854.29/457,004.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,206.55

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