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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,774.68, 605,569.19 and 252,502.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,774.68, 605,569.19 and 252,502.31 is: 348,487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,774.68 : 605,569.19 = 252,502.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,774.68/605,569.19 = 252,502.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,774.68x = 605,569.19 × 252,502.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,774.68x = 152,907,615,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,907,615,049.47/438,774.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,487.79

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