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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,712.76, 631,681.03 and 253,827.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,712.76, 631,681.03 and 253,827.63 is: 350,302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,712.76 : 631,681.03 = 253,827.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,712.76/631,681.03 = 253,827.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,712.76x = 631,681.03 × 253,827.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,712.76x = 160,338,098,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,338,098,760.86/457,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,302.88

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