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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,975.20, 631,983.42 and 254,008.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,975.20, 631,983.42 and 254,008.05 is: 350,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,975.20 : 631,983.42 = 254,008.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,975.20/631,983.42 = 254,008.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,975.20x = 631,983.42 × 254,008.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,975.20x = 160,528,876,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,528,876,146.53/457,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,518.71

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