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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,257.53, 603,416.66 and 253,531.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,257.53, 603,416.66 and 253,531.71 is: 349,874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,257.53 : 603,416.66 = 253,531.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,257.53/603,416.66 = 253,531.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,257.53x = 603,416.66 × 253,531.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,257.53x = 152,985,256,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,985,256,384.63/437,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,874.49

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