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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,635.06, 695,452.59 and 253,158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,635.06, 695,452.59 and 253,158.18 is: 379,737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,635.06 : 695,452.59 = 253,158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,635.06/695,452.59 = 253,158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,635.06x = 695,452.59 × 253,158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,635.06x = 176,059,511,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,059,511,960.69/463,635.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,737.27

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