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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,352.46, 631,125.14 and 250,619.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,352.46, 631,125.14 and 250,619.63 is: 345,843.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,352.46 : 631,125.14 = 250,619.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,352.46/631,125.14 = 250,619.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,352.46x = 631,125.14 × 250,619.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,352.46x = 158,172,344,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,172,344,661.77/457,352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,843.43

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