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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,789.59, 631,751.00 and 253,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,789.59, 631,751.00 and 253,854.88 is: 350,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,789.59 : 631,751.00 = 253,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,789.59/631,751.00 = 253,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,789.59x = 631,751.00 × 253,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,789.59x = 160,373,071,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,373,071,446.23/457,789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,320.49

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