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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,019.94, 630,687.12 and 253,070.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,019.94, 630,687.12 and 253,070.85 is: 349,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,019.94 : 630,687.12 = 253,070.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,019.94/630,687.12 = 253,070.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,019.94x = 630,687.12 × 253,070.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,019.94x = 159,608,524,122.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,608,524,122.66/457,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,237.55

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