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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,767.08, 631,718.34 and 253,818.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,767.08, 631,718.34 and 253,818.12 is: 350,268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,767.08 : 631,718.34 = 253,818.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,767.08/631,718.34 = 253,818.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,767.08x = 631,718.34 × 253,818.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,767.08x = 160,341,561,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,341,561,428.32/457,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,268.88

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