Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,272.46, 679,601.97 and 253,730.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453,272.46, 679,601.97 and 253,730.58 is: 380,424.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,272.46 : 679,601.97 = 253,730.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,272.46/679,601.97 = 253,730.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,272.46x = 679,601.97 × 253,730.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,272.46x = 172,435,802,017.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,435,802,017.24/453,272.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,424.18
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