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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,581.14, 631,460.88 and 250,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,581.14, 631,460.88 and 250,849.16 is: 346,171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,581.14 : 631,460.88 = 250,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,581.14/631,460.88 = 250,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,581.14x = 631,460.88 × 250,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,581.14x = 158,401,431,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,401,431,320.86/457,581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,171.24

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