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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,012.33, 630,669.30 and 253,058.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,012.33, 630,669.30 and 253,058.87 is: 349,216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,012.33 : 630,669.30 = 253,058.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,012.33/630,669.30 = 253,058.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,012.33x = 630,669.30 × 253,058.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,012.33x = 159,596,457,248.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,596,457,248.35/457,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,216.97

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