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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,799.31, 631,759.82 and 253,850.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,799.31, 631,759.82 and 253,850.13 is: 350,311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,799.31 : 631,759.82 = 253,850.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,799.31/631,759.82 = 253,850.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,799.31x = 631,759.82 × 253,850.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,799.31x = 160,372,311,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,372,311,166.53/457,799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,311.39

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