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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,734.63, 631,673.55 and 253,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,734.63, 631,673.55 and 253,785 is: 350,223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,734.63 : 631,673.55 = 253,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,734.63/631,673.55 = 253,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,734.63x = 631,673.55 × 253,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,734.63x = 160,309,271,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,309,271,886.75/457,734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,223.17

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