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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,124.87, 679,969.10 and 253,874.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,124.87, 679,969.10 and 253,874.94 is: 380,131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,124.87 : 679,969.10 = 253,874.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,124.87/679,969.10 = 253,874.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,124.87x = 679,969.10 × 253,874.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,124.87x = 172,627,113,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,627,113,194.98/454,124.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,131.38

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