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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,297.72, 662,973.66 and 252,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,297.72, 662,973.66 and 252,348.88 is: 378,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,297.72 : 662,973.66 = 252,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,297.72/662,973.66 = 252,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,297.72x = 662,973.66 × 252,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,297.72x = 167,300,660,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,300,660,570.50/442,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,253.50

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