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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,305.71, 631,030.79 and 253,306.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,305.71, 631,030.79 and 253,306.01 is: 349,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,305.71 : 631,030.79 = 253,306.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,305.71/631,030.79 = 253,306.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,305.71x = 631,030.79 × 253,306.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,305.71x = 159,843,887,180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,843,887,180.36/457,305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,533.99

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