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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,815.20, 664,222.80 and 253,202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,815.20, 664,222.80 and 253,202.30 is: 379,803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,815.20 : 664,222.80 = 253,202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,815.20/664,222.80 = 253,202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,815.20x = 664,222.80 × 253,202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,815.20x = 168,182,740,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,182,740,672.44/442,815.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,803.45

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