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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,085.97, 630,780.39 and 253,132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,085.97, 630,780.39 and 253,132.41 is: 349,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,085.97 : 630,780.39 = 253,132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,085.97/630,780.39 = 253,132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,085.97x = 630,780.39 × 253,132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,085.97x = 159,670,960,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,670,960,301.44/457,085.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,323.70

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