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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,258.69, 631,005.28 and 250,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,258.69, 631,005.28 and 250,525.63 is: 345,718.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,258.69 : 631,005.28 = 250,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,258.69/631,005.28 = 250,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,258.69x = 631,005.28 × 250,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,258.69x = 158,082,995,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,082,995,305.33/457,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,718.95

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