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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,698.11, 631,660.80 and 253,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,698.11, 631,660.80 and 253,812.96 is: 350,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,698.11 : 631,660.80 = 253,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,698.11/631,660.80 = 253,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,698.11x = 631,660.80 × 253,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,698.11x = 160,323,697,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,323,697,363.97/457,698.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,282.63

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