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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,444.49, 631,297.67 and 253,517.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,444.49, 631,297.67 and 253,517.67 is: 349,867.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,444.49 : 631,297.67 = 253,517.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,444.49/631,297.67 = 253,517.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,444.49x = 631,297.67 × 253,517.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,444.49x = 160,045,113,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,045,113,107.24/457,444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,867.84

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