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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,451.25, 631,306.98 and 253,524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,451.25, 631,306.98 and 253,524.42 is: 349,877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,451.25 : 631,306.98 = 253,524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,451.25/631,306.98 = 253,524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,451.25x = 631,306.98 × 253,524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,451.25x = 160,051,735,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,051,735,946.45/457,451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,877.14

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