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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,688.26, 631,647.06 and 253,803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,688.26, 631,647.06 and 253,803.08 is: 350,268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,688.26 : 631,647.06 = 253,803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,688.26/631,647.06 = 253,803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,688.26x = 631,647.06 × 253,803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,688.26x = 160,313,969,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,313,969,300.95/457,688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,268.91

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