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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,792.54, 631,785.35 and 253,862.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,792.54, 631,785.35 and 253,862.28 is: 350,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,792.54 : 631,785.35 = 253,862.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,792.54/631,785.35 = 253,862.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,792.54x = 631,785.35 × 253,862.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,792.54x = 160,386,470,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,386,470,056.25/457,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,347.50

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