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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,432.44, 631,260.48 and 253,486.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,432.44, 631,260.48 and 253,486.79 is: 349,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,432.44 : 631,260.48 = 253,486.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,432.44/631,260.48 = 253,486.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,432.44x = 631,260.48 × 253,486.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,432.44x = 160,016,192,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,016,192,729.06/457,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,813.83

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