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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,237.25, 630,979.14 and 253,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,237.25, 630,979.14 and 253,287.54 is: 349,532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,237.25 : 630,979.14 = 253,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,237.25/630,979.14 = 253,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,237.25x = 630,979.14 × 253,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,237.25x = 159,819,153,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,819,153,528.70/457,237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,532.22

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