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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,116.84, 630,803.80 and 250,381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,116.84, 630,803.80 and 250,381.92 is: 345,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,116.84 : 630,803.80 = 250,381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,116.84/630,803.80 = 250,381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,116.84x = 630,803.80 × 250,381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,116.84x = 157,941,866,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,941,866,587.30/457,116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,517.50

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