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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,265.59, 631,026.37 and 253,329.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,265.59, 631,026.37 and 253,329.77 is: 349,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,265.59 : 631,026.37 = 253,329.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,265.59/631,026.37 = 253,329.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,265.59x = 631,026.37 × 253,329.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,265.59x = 159,857,765,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,857,765,176.04/457,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,595.00

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