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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,576.14, 631,453.98 and 250,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,576.14, 631,453.98 and 250,844.16 is: 346,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,576.14 : 631,453.98 = 250,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,576.14/631,453.98 = 250,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,576.14x = 631,453.98 × 250,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,576.14x = 158,396,541,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,396,541,537.45/457,576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,164.34

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