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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,087.64, 630,783.66 and 253,144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,087.64, 630,783.66 and 253,144.76 is: 349,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,087.64 : 630,783.66 = 253,144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,087.64/630,783.66 = 253,144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,087.64x = 630,783.66 × 253,144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,087.64x = 159,679,578,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,679,578,222.62/457,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,341.27

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