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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,410.32, 631,240.07 and 253,442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,410.32, 631,240.07 and 253,442.17 is: 349,757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,410.32 : 631,240.07 = 253,442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,410.32/631,240.07 = 253,442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,410.32x = 631,240.07 × 253,442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,410.32x = 159,982,853,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,982,853,131.75/457,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,757.86

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