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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,196.03, 663,287.87 and 252,251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,196.03, 663,287.87 and 252,251.03 is: 378,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,196.03 : 663,287.87 = 252,251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,196.03/663,287.87 = 252,251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,196.03x = 663,287.87 × 252,251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,196.03x = 167,315,050,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,315,050,682.85/442,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,373.03

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