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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,229.64, 630,976.80 and 253,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,229.64, 630,976.80 and 253,293.76 is: 349,545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,229.64 : 630,976.80 = 253,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,229.64/630,976.80 = 253,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,229.64x = 630,976.80 × 253,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,229.64x = 159,822,486,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,822,486,144.77/457,229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,545.33

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