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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,966.51, 427,938.78 and 253,017.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,966.51, 427,938.78 and 253,017.79 is: 379,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,966.51 : 427,938.78 = 253,017.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,966.51/427,938.78 = 253,017.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,966.51x = 427,938.78 × 253,017.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,966.51x = 108,276,124,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,276,124,370.90/284,966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,960.87

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