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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,259.98, 631,012.14 and 253,310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,259.98, 631,012.14 and 253,310.56 is: 349,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,259.98 : 631,012.14 = 253,310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,259.98/631,012.14 = 253,310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,259.98x = 631,012.14 × 253,310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,259.98x = 159,842,038,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,842,038,550.20/457,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,564.90

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