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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,415.92, 1,377,621.96 and 253,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,415.92, 1,377,621.96 and 253,566 is: 380,348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,415.92 : 1,377,621.96 = 253,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,415.92/1,377,621.96 = 253,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,415.92x = 1,377,621.96 × 253,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,415.92x = 349,318,089,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,318,089,909.36/918,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,348.47

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