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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,197.03, 663,289.37 and 252,252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,197.03, 663,289.37 and 252,252.03 is: 378,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,197.03 : 663,289.37 = 252,252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,197.03/663,289.37 = 252,252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,197.03x = 663,289.37 × 252,252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,197.03x = 167,316,090,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,316,090,059.92/442,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,374.52

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