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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,998.81, 911,506.28 and 253,279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,998.81, 911,506.28 and 253,279.29 is: 379,714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,998.81 : 911,506.28 = 253,279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,998.81/911,506.28 = 253,279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,998.81x = 911,506.28 × 253,279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,998.81x = 230,865,662,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,865,662,162.55/607,998.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,714.00

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