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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,552.18, 679,114.62 and 253,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,552.18, 679,114.62 and 253,003.48 is: 379,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,552.18 : 679,114.62 = 253,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,552.18/679,114.62 = 253,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,552.18x = 679,114.62 × 253,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,552.18x = 171,818,362,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,818,362,178.88/452,552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,665.31

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