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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,353.41, 437,235.52 and 253,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,353.41, 437,235.52 and 253,354.84 is: 381,520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,353.41 : 437,235.52 = 253,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,353.41/437,235.52 = 253,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,353.41x = 437,235.52 × 253,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,353.41x = 110,775,733,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,775,733,960.48/290,353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,520.35

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