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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,955.60, 617,933.40 and 253,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,955.60, 617,933.40 and 253,670.80 is: 380,506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,955.60 : 617,933.40 = 253,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,955.60/617,933.40 = 253,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,955.60x = 617,933.40 × 253,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,955.60x = 156,751,659,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,751,659,924.72/411,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,506.20

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