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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,890.08, 680,361.84 and 253,917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,890.08, 680,361.84 and 253,917.28 is: 380,611.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,890.08 : 680,361.84 = 253,917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,890.08/680,361.84 = 253,917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,890.08x = 680,361.84 × 253,917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,890.08x = 172,755,627,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,755,627,828.60/453,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,611.16

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