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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,766.08, 631,716.96 and 253,817.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,766.08, 631,716.96 and 253,817.12 is: 350,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,766.08 : 631,716.96 = 253,817.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,766.08/631,716.96 = 253,817.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,766.08x = 631,716.96 × 253,817.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,766.08x = 160,340,579,442.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,340,579,442.36/457,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,267.50

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