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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,019.82, 630,683.82 and 253,069.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,019.82, 630,683.82 and 253,069.92 is: 349,234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,019.82 : 630,683.82 = 253,069.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,019.82/630,683.82 = 253,069.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,019.82x = 630,683.82 × 253,069.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,019.82x = 159,607,103,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,607,103,872.69/457,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,234.53

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