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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,266.12, 1,011,546.93 and 253,542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,266.12, 1,011,546.93 and 253,542.04 is: 380,368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,266.12 : 1,011,546.93 = 253,542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,266.12/1,011,546.93 = 253,542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,266.12x = 1,011,546.93 × 253,542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,266.12x = 256,469,672,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,469,672,187.94/674,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,368.62

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