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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,960, 627,844.80 and 253,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,960, 627,844.80 and 253,756 is: 350,183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,960 : 627,844.80 = 253,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,960/627,844.80 = 253,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,960x = 627,844.80 × 253,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,960x = 159,319,385,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,319,385,068.80/454,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,183.28

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