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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,954.32, 631,945.24 and 253,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,954.32, 631,945.24 and 253,985.92 is: 350,482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,954.32 : 631,945.24 = 253,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,954.32/631,945.24 = 253,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,954.32x = 631,945.24 × 253,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,954.32x = 160,505,193,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,505,193,171.02/457,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,482.98

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