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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,774.18, 605,568.50 and 252,501.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,774.18, 605,568.50 and 252,501.81 is: 348,487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,774.18 : 605,568.50 = 252,501.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,774.18/605,568.50 = 252,501.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,774.18x = 605,568.50 × 252,501.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,774.18x = 152,907,139,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,907,139,301.14/438,774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,487.09

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