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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,918.59, 631,918.23 and 253,936.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,918.59, 631,918.23 and 253,936.59 is: 350,427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,918.59 : 631,918.23 = 253,936.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,918.59/631,918.23 = 253,936.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,918.59x = 631,918.23 × 253,936.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,918.59x = 160,467,160,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,467,160,485.04/457,918.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,427.27

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