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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,269.40, 941,789.70 and 253,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,269.40, 941,789.70 and 253,792.60 is: 380,440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,269.40 : 941,789.70 = 253,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,269.40/941,789.70 = 253,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,269.40x = 941,789.70 × 253,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,269.40x = 239,019,256,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,019,256,616.22/628,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,440.71

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