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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,404.60, 537,606.90 and 253,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,404.60, 537,606.90 and 253,428.60 is: 380,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,404.60 : 537,606.90 = 253,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,404.60/537,606.90 = 253,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,404.60x = 537,606.90 × 253,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,404.60x = 136,244,964,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,244,964,017.34/358,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,142.90

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