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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,577.14, 631,455.36 and 250,845.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,577.14, 631,455.36 and 250,845.16 is: 346,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,577.14 : 631,455.36 = 250,845.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,577.14/631,455.36 = 250,845.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,577.14x = 631,455.36 × 250,845.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,577.14x = 158,397,520,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,397,520,812.06/457,577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,165.72

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