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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,199.88, 630,921.94 and 253,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,199.88, 630,921.94 and 253,242.76 is: 349,467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,199.88 : 630,921.94 = 253,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,199.88/630,921.94 = 253,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,199.88x = 630,921.94 × 253,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,199.88x = 159,776,413,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,776,413,430.15/457,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,467.31

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