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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,302.88, 631,026.91 and 253,303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,302.88, 631,026.91 and 253,303.19 is: 349,530.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,302.88 : 631,026.91 = 253,303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,302.88/631,026.91 = 253,303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,302.88x = 631,026.91 × 253,303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,302.88x = 159,841,128,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,841,128,806.69/457,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,530.12

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