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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,126.37, 679,971.35 and 253,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,126.37, 679,971.35 and 253,876.44 is: 380,133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,126.37 : 679,971.35 = 253,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,126.37/679,971.35 = 253,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,126.37x = 679,971.35 × 253,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,126.37x = 172,628,704,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,628,704,370.61/454,126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,133.63

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