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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,265.96, 679,592.20 and 253,724.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,265.96, 679,592.20 and 253,724.08 is: 380,414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,265.96 : 679,592.20 = 253,724.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,265.96/679,592.20 = 253,724.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,265.96x = 679,592.20 × 253,724.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,265.96x = 172,428,905,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,428,905,720.18/453,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,414.42

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