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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,758.54, 631,684.78 and 253,817.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,758.54, 631,684.78 and 253,817.75 is: 350,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,758.54 : 631,684.78 = 253,817.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,758.54/631,684.78 = 253,817.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,758.54x = 631,684.78 × 253,817.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,758.54x = 160,332,810,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,332,810,513.51/457,758.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,256.30

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