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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,041.36, 630,700.80 and 253,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,041.36, 630,700.80 and 253,080.24 is: 349,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,041.36 : 630,700.80 = 253,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,041.36/630,700.80 = 253,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,041.36x = 630,700.80 × 253,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,041.36x = 159,617,909,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,617,909,832.19/457,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,241.72

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