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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,130.37, 679,977.34 and 253,880.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,130.37, 679,977.34 and 253,880.44 is: 380,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,130.37 : 679,977.34 = 253,880.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,130.37/679,977.34 = 253,880.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,130.37x = 679,977.34 × 253,880.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,130.37x = 172,632,946,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,632,946,269.23/454,130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,139.62

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