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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,921.92, 631,922.84 and 253,939.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,921.92, 631,922.84 and 253,939.94 is: 350,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,921.92 : 631,922.84 = 253,939.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,921.92/631,922.84 = 253,939.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,921.92x = 631,922.84 × 253,939.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,921.92x = 160,470,448,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,470,448,074.23/457,921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,431.90

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