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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,179.16, 892,540.27 and 253,405.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,179.16, 892,540.27 and 253,405.89 is: 380,011.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,179.16 : 892,540.27 = 253,405.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,179.16/892,540.27 = 253,405.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,179.16x = 892,540.27 × 253,405.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,179.16x = 226,174,961,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,174,961,796.95/595,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,011.56

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