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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,012.83, 630,669.99 and 253,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,012.83, 630,669.99 and 253,059.36 is: 349,217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,012.83 : 630,669.99 = 253,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,012.83/630,669.99 = 253,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,012.83x = 630,669.99 × 253,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,012.83x = 159,596,944,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,596,944,040.61/457,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,217.64

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