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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,891.04, 631,927.47 and 254,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,891.04, 631,927.47 and 254,007.70 is: 350,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,891.04 : 631,927.47 = 254,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,891.04/631,927.47 = 254,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,891.04x = 631,927.47 × 254,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,891.04x = 160,514,441,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,514,441,757.87/457,891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,551.61

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