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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,016.76, 603,099.95 and 253,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,016.76, 603,099.95 and 253,261.63 is: 349,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,016.76 : 603,099.95 = 253,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,016.76/603,099.95 = 253,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,016.76x = 603,099.95 × 253,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,016.76x = 152,742,076,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,742,076,389.92/437,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,510.80

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