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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,423.40, 631,244.58 and 250,690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,423.40, 631,244.58 and 250,690.88 is: 345,953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,423.40 : 631,244.58 = 250,690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,423.40/631,244.58 = 250,690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,423.40x = 631,244.58 × 250,690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,423.40x = 158,247,259,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,247,259,255.43/457,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,953.57

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