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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,215.30, 630,894.62 and 253,215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,215.30, 630,894.62 and 253,215.86 is: 349,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,215.30 : 630,894.62 = 253,215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,215.30/630,894.62 = 253,215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,215.30x = 630,894.62 × 253,215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,215.30x = 159,752,521,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,752,521,251.24/457,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,403.27

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