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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,955.10, 617,932.65 and 253,670.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,955.10, 617,932.65 and 253,670.30 is: 380,505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,955.10 : 617,932.65 = 253,670.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,955.10/617,932.65 = 253,670.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,955.10x = 617,932.65 × 253,670.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,955.10x = 156,751,160,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,751,160,705.30/411,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,505.45

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