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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,383.67, 631,188.84 and 253,447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,383.67, 631,188.84 and 253,447.80 is: 349,757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,383.67 : 631,188.84 = 253,447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,383.67/631,188.84 = 253,447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,383.67x = 631,188.84 × 253,447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,383.67x = 159,973,422,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,973,422,882.55/457,383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,757.62

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