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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,409.02, 631,215 and 253,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,409.02, 631,215 and 253,458.16 is: 349,767.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,409.02 : 631,215 = 253,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,409.02/631,215 = 253,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,409.02x = 631,215 × 253,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,409.02x = 159,986,592,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,986,592,464.40/457,409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,767.03

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