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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,179.91, 892,541.39 and 253,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,179.91, 892,541.39 and 253,406.64 is: 380,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,179.91 : 892,541.39 = 253,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,179.91/892,541.39 = 253,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,179.91x = 892,541.39 × 253,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,179.91x = 226,175,915,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,175,915,334.35/595,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,012.69

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