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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,711.92, 631,707.84 and 253,808.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,711.92, 631,707.84 and 253,808.19 is: 350,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,711.92 : 631,707.84 = 253,808.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,711.92/631,707.84 = 253,808.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,711.92x = 631,707.84 × 253,808.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,711.92x = 160,332,623,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,332,623,479.21/457,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,291.56

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