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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,145.54, 1,377,297.67 and 253,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,145.54, 1,377,297.67 and 253,297.54 is: 379,968.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,145.54 : 1,377,297.67 = 253,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,145.54/1,377,297.67 = 253,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,145.54x = 1,377,297.67 × 253,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,145.54x = 348,866,111,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,866,111,658.73/918,145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,968.20

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