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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,605.12, 631,428.77 and 253,655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,605.12, 631,428.77 and 253,655.98 is: 350,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,605.12 : 631,428.77 = 253,655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,605.12/631,428.77 = 253,655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,605.12x = 631,428.77 × 253,655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,605.12x = 160,165,683,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,165,683,454.55/457,605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,008.50

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