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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,759.23, 631,682.43 and 253,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,759.23, 631,682.43 and 253,798.24 is: 350,227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,759.23 : 631,682.43 = 253,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,759.23/631,682.43 = 253,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,759.23x = 631,682.43 × 253,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,759.23x = 160,319,888,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,319,888,972.92/457,759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,227.54

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