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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,597.51, 631,470.88 and 250,858.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,597.51, 631,470.88 and 250,858.83 is: 346,177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,597.51 : 631,470.88 = 250,858.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,597.51/631,470.88 = 250,858.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,597.51x = 631,470.88 × 250,858.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,597.51x = 158,410,046,915.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,410,046,915.23/457,597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,177.69

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