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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,815.26, 631,781.88 and 253,866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,815.26, 631,781.88 and 253,866.30 is: 350,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,815.26 : 631,781.88 = 253,866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,815.26/631,781.88 = 253,866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,815.26x = 631,781.88 × 253,866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,815.26x = 160,388,128,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,388,128,282.64/457,815.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,333.74

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