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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,084.98, 630,779.02 and 253,131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,084.98, 630,779.02 and 253,131.42 is: 349,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,084.98 : 630,779.02 = 253,131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,084.98/630,779.02 = 253,131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,084.98x = 630,779.02 × 253,131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,084.98x = 159,669,989,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,669,989,038.81/457,084.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,322.33

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