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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,832.79, 659,946.06 and 252,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,832.79, 659,946.06 and 252,844.29 is: 379,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,832.79 : 659,946.06 = 252,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,832.79/659,946.06 = 252,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,832.79x = 659,946.06 × 252,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,832.79x = 166,863,592,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,863,592,979.00/439,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,379.61

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