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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,336.22, 631,115.82 and 253,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,336.22, 631,115.82 and 253,383.08 is: 349,664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,336.22 : 631,115.82 = 253,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,336.22/631,115.82 = 253,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,336.22x = 631,115.82 × 253,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,336.22x = 159,914,067,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,914,067,152.75/457,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,664.12

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