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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,744.47, 631,687.53 and 253,797.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,744.47, 631,687.53 and 253,797.81 is: 350,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,744.47 : 631,687.53 = 253,797.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,744.47/631,687.53 = 253,797.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,744.47x = 631,687.53 × 253,797.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,744.47x = 160,320,911,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,320,911,718.31/457,744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,241.07

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