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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,591.10, 631,468.04 and 250,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,591.10, 631,468.04 and 250,858.10 is: 346,179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,591.10 : 631,468.04 = 250,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,591.10/631,468.04 = 250,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,591.10x = 631,468.04 × 250,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,591.10x = 158,408,872,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,408,872,725.12/457,591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,179.97

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