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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,729.70, 659,594.55 and 253,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,729.70, 659,594.55 and 253,105.70 is: 379,658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,729.70 : 659,594.55 = 253,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,729.70/659,594.55 = 253,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,729.70x = 659,594.55 × 253,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,729.70x = 166,947,140,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,947,140,293.94/439,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,658.55

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