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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,707.92, 631,674.15 and 253,822.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,707.92, 631,674.15 and 253,822.71 is: 350,295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,707.92 : 631,674.15 = 253,822.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,707.92/631,674.15 = 253,822.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,707.92x = 631,674.15 × 253,822.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,707.92x = 160,333,246,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,333,246,006.89/457,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,295.99

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