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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,786.68, 631,753.19 and 253,846.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,786.68, 631,753.19 and 253,846.19 is: 350,311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,786.68 : 631,753.19 = 253,846.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,786.68/631,753.19 = 253,846.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,786.68x = 631,753.19 × 253,846.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,786.68x = 160,368,140,301.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,368,140,301.85/457,786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,311.94

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