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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,255.22, 631,012.08 and 253,319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,255.22, 631,012.08 and 253,319.38 is: 349,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,255.22 : 631,012.08 = 253,319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,255.22/631,012.08 = 253,319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,255.22x = 631,012.08 × 253,319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,255.22x = 159,847,588,878.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,847,588,878.11/457,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,580.68

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