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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,652.16, 631,551.96 and 253,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,652.16, 631,551.96 and 253,702.08 is: 350,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,652.16 : 631,551.96 = 253,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,652.16/631,551.96 = 253,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,652.16x = 631,551.96 × 253,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,652.16x = 160,226,045,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,226,045,880.08/457,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,104.42

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