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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,821.64, 631,763.02 and 253,865.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,821.64, 631,763.02 and 253,865.06 is: 350,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,821.64 : 631,763.02 = 253,865.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,821.64/631,763.02 = 253,865.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,821.64x = 631,763.02 × 253,865.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,821.64x = 160,382,556,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,382,556,978.08/457,821.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,316.68

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