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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,257.15, 630,984.33 and 253,294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,257.15, 630,984.33 and 253,294.29 is: 349,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,257.15 : 630,984.33 = 253,294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,257.15/630,984.33 = 253,294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,257.15x = 630,984.33 × 253,294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,257.15x = 159,824,727,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,824,727,868.48/457,257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,529.20

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