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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,465.14, 631,283.67 and 253,524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,465.14, 631,283.67 and 253,524.78 is: 349,854.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,465.14 : 631,283.67 = 253,524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,465.14/631,283.67 = 253,524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,465.14x = 631,283.67 × 253,524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,465.14x = 160,046,053,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,046,053,554.34/457,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,854.10

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