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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,929.68, 631,920.48 and 253,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,929.68, 631,920.48 and 253,964.64 is: 350,458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,929.68 : 631,920.48 = 253,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,929.68/631,920.48 = 253,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,929.68x = 631,920.48 × 253,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,929.68x = 160,485,457,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,485,457,211.83/457,929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,458.74

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