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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,787.79, 659,878.52 and 252,799.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,787.79, 659,878.52 and 252,799.29 is: 379,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,787.79 : 659,878.52 = 252,799.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,787.79/659,878.52 = 252,799.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,787.79x = 659,878.52 × 252,799.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,787.79x = 166,816,820,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,816,820,078.25/439,787.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,312.08

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