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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,723.99, 659,682.81 and 250,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,723.99, 659,682.81 and 250,273.52 is: 375,465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,723.99 : 659,682.81 = 250,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,723.99/659,682.81 = 250,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,723.99x = 659,682.81 × 250,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,723.99x = 165,101,139,269.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,101,139,269.05/439,723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,465.39

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