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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,966.40, 662,949.60 and 253,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,966.40, 662,949.60 and 253,009.60 is: 379,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,966.40 : 662,949.60 = 253,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,966.40/662,949.60 = 253,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,966.40x = 662,949.60 × 253,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,966.40x = 167,732,613,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,732,613,116.16/441,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,514.40

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