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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,562.52, 631,448.87 and 250,842.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,562.52, 631,448.87 and 250,842.42 is: 346,169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,562.52 : 631,448.87 = 250,842.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,562.52/631,448.87 = 250,842.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,562.52x = 631,448.87 × 250,842.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,562.52x = 158,394,161,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,394,161,402.85/457,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,169.44

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