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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,382.67, 631,187.46 and 253,446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,382.67, 631,187.46 and 253,446.80 is: 349,756.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,382.67 : 631,187.46 = 253,446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,382.67/631,187.46 = 253,446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,382.67x = 631,187.46 × 253,446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,382.67x = 159,972,439,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,972,439,414.81/457,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,756.23

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