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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,087.14, 630,782.97 and 253,144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,087.14, 630,782.97 and 253,144.26 is: 349,340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,087.14 : 630,782.97 = 253,144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,087.14/630,782.97 = 253,144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,087.14x = 630,782.97 × 253,144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,087.14x = 159,679,088,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,679,088,161.25/457,087.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,340.58

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