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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,261.65, 1,011,540.17 and 253,537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,261.65, 1,011,540.17 and 253,537.53 is: 380,361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,261.65 : 1,011,540.17 = 253,537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,261.65/1,011,540.17 = 253,537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,261.65x = 1,011,540.17 × 253,537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,261.65x = 256,463,396,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,463,396,197.58/674,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,361.83

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