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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,246.18, 630,991.45 and 253,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,246.18, 630,991.45 and 253,296.48 is: 349,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,246.18 : 630,991.45 = 253,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,246.18/630,991.45 = 253,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,246.18x = 630,991.45 × 253,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,246.18x = 159,827,915,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,827,915,877.94/457,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,544.56

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