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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,865.11, 631,841.88 and 253,915.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,865.11, 631,841.88 and 253,915.62 is: 350,396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,865.11 : 631,841.88 = 253,915.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,865.11/631,841.88 = 253,915.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,865.11x = 631,841.88 × 253,915.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,865.11x = 160,434,522,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,434,522,702.17/457,865.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,396.92

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