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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,684.26, 631,641.54 and 253,799.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,684.26, 631,641.54 and 253,799.09 is: 350,263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,684.26 : 631,641.54 = 253,799.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,684.26/631,641.54 = 253,799.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,684.26x = 631,641.54 × 253,799.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,684.26x = 160,310,048,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,310,048,220.39/457,684.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,263.41

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