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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,453.01, 631,280.10 and 250,723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,453.01, 631,280.10 and 250,723.08 is: 345,995.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,453.01 : 631,280.10 = 250,723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,453.01/631,280.10 = 250,723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,453.01x = 631,280.10 × 250,723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,453.01x = 158,276,487,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,276,487,858.31/457,453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,995.07

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