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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,208.84, 630,953.27 and 253,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,208.84, 630,953.27 and 253,262.88 is: 349,505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,208.84 : 630,953.27 = 253,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,208.84/630,953.27 = 253,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,208.84x = 630,953.27 × 253,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,208.84x = 159,797,041,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,797,041,039.30/457,208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,505.58

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