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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,239.39, 630,990.39 and 253,303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,239.39, 630,990.39 and 253,303.53 is: 349,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,239.39 : 630,990.39 = 253,303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,239.39/630,990.39 = 253,303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,239.39x = 630,990.39 × 253,303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,239.39x = 159,832,093,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,832,093,891.24/457,239.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,558.89

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