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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,545.56, 695,318.34 and 253,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,545.56, 695,318.34 and 253,068.68 is: 379,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,545.56 : 695,318.34 = 253,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,545.56/695,318.34 = 253,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,545.56x = 695,318.34 × 253,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,545.56x = 175,963,294,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,963,294,483.59/463,545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,603.02

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