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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,871.84, 631,845.54 and 253,931.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,871.84, 631,845.54 and 253,931.12 is: 350,415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,871.84 : 631,845.54 = 253,931.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,871.84/631,845.54 = 253,931.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,871.84x = 631,845.54 × 253,931.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,871.84x = 160,445,245,639.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,445,245,639.21/457,871.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,415.19

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