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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,254.71, 631,011.39 and 253,318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,254.71, 631,011.39 and 253,318.88 is: 349,579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,254.71 : 631,011.39 = 253,318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,254.71/631,011.39 = 253,318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,254.71x = 631,011.39 × 253,318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,254.71x = 159,847,095,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,847,095,426.99/457,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,579.99

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