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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,480.68, 631,315.68 and 253,530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,480.68, 631,315.68 and 253,530.92 is: 349,868.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,480.68 : 631,315.68 = 253,530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,480.68/631,315.68 = 253,530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,480.68x = 631,315.68 × 253,530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,480.68x = 160,058,045,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,058,045,160.83/457,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,868.43

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