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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,005.15, 630,659.37 and 253,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,005.15, 630,659.37 and 253,051.68 is: 349,207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,005.15 : 630,659.37 = 253,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,005.15/630,659.37 = 253,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,005.15x = 630,659.37 × 253,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,005.15x = 159,589,413,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,589,413,086.24/457,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,207.03

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