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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,362.25, 668,401.80 and 253,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,362.25, 668,401.80 and 253,354.59 is: 380,235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,362.25 : 668,401.80 = 253,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,362.25/668,401.80 = 253,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,362.25x = 668,401.80 × 253,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,362.25x = 169,342,663,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,342,663,994.26/445,362.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,235.78

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