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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,867.26, 631,858.60 and 253,937.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,867.26, 631,858.60 and 253,937.10 is: 350,434.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,867.26 : 631,858.60 = 253,937.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,867.26/631,858.60 = 253,937.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,867.26x = 631,858.60 × 253,937.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,867.26x = 160,452,340,494.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,452,340,494.06/457,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,434.19

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