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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,785.68, 631,751.81 and 253,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,785.68, 631,751.81 and 253,845.19 is: 350,310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,785.68 : 631,751.81 = 253,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,785.68/631,751.81 = 253,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,785.68x = 631,751.81 × 253,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,785.68x = 160,367,157,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,367,157,762.76/457,785.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,310.56

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