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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,318, 980,230.52 and 254,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,318, 980,230.52 and 254,239.08 is: 381,457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,318 : 980,230.52 = 254,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,318/980,230.52 = 254,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,318x = 980,230.52 × 254,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,318x = 249,212,905,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,212,905,592.72/653,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,457.28

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