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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,843.34, 631,806.26 and 253,902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,843.34, 631,806.26 and 253,902.62 is: 350,375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,843.34 : 631,806.26 = 253,902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,843.34/631,806.26 = 253,902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,843.34x = 631,806.26 × 253,902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,843.34x = 160,417,264,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,417,264,746.40/457,843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,375.88

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