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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,230.14, 630,977.49 and 253,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,230.14, 630,977.49 and 253,294.26 is: 349,546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,230.14 : 630,977.49 = 253,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,230.14/630,977.49 = 253,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,230.14x = 630,977.49 × 253,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,230.14x = 159,822,976,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,822,976,406.21/457,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,546.02

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