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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,719.86, 536,596.08 and 253,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,719.86, 536,596.08 and 253,006.30 is: 379,520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,719.86 : 536,596.08 = 253,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,719.86/536,596.08 = 253,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,719.86x = 536,596.08 × 253,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,719.86x = 135,762,188,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,762,188,795.30/357,719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,520.97

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