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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,316, 980,225.88 and 254,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,316, 980,225.88 and 254,238.16 is: 381,455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,316 : 980,225.88 = 254,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,316/980,225.88 = 254,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,316x = 980,225.88 × 254,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,316x = 249,210,824,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,210,824,115.58/653,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,455.26

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