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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,640.64, 631,544.07 and 253,691.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,640.64, 631,544.07 and 253,691.04 is: 350,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,640.64 : 631,544.07 = 253,691.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,640.64/631,544.07 = 253,691.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,640.64x = 631,544.07 × 253,691.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,640.64x = 160,217,073,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,217,073,816.75/457,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,093.63

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