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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,865.25, 631,855.85 and 253,935.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,865.25, 631,855.85 and 253,935.11 is: 350,431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,865.25 : 631,855.85 = 253,935.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,865.25/631,855.85 = 253,935.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,865.25x = 631,855.85 × 253,935.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,865.25x = 160,450,380,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,450,380,344.94/457,865.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,431.44

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