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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,583.14, 631,463.64 and 250,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,583.14, 631,463.64 and 250,851.16 is: 346,174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,583.14 : 631,463.64 = 250,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,583.14/631,463.64 = 250,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,583.14x = 631,463.64 × 250,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,583.14x = 158,403,386,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,403,386,591.82/457,583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,174.00

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