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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,947.73, 563,341.06 and 253,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,947.73, 563,341.06 and 253,889.88 is: 380,442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,947.73 : 563,341.06 = 253,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,947.73/563,341.06 = 253,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,947.73x = 563,341.06 × 253,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,947.73x = 143,026,592,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,026,592,853.02/375,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,442.77

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