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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,251.21, 631,006.56 and 253,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,251.21, 631,006.56 and 253,315.37 is: 349,575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,251.21 : 631,006.56 = 253,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,251.21/631,006.56 = 253,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,251.21x = 631,006.56 × 253,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,251.21x = 159,843,661,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,843,661,796.34/457,251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,575.15

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