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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,837.22, 659,755.83 and 252,729.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,837.22, 659,755.83 and 252,729.38 is: 379,094.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,837.22 : 659,755.83 = 252,729.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,837.22/659,755.83 = 252,729.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,837.22x = 659,755.83 × 252,729.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,837.22x = 166,739,681,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,739,681,867.29/439,837.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,094.07

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