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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,226.64, 630,972.66 and 253,290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,226.64, 630,972.66 and 253,290.75 is: 349,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,226.64 : 630,972.66 = 253,290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,226.64/630,972.66 = 253,290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,226.64x = 630,972.66 × 253,290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,226.64x = 159,819,538,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,819,538,280.90/457,226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,541.18

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