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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,545.06, 695,317.59 and 253,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,545.06, 695,317.59 and 253,068.18 is: 379,602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,545.06 : 695,317.59 = 253,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,545.06/695,317.59 = 253,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,545.06x = 695,317.59 × 253,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,545.06x = 175,962,757,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,962,757,023.29/463,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,602.27

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