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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,993.70, 664,490.55 and 253,259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,993.70, 664,490.55 and 253,259.30 is: 379,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,993.70 : 664,490.55 = 253,259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,993.70/664,490.55 = 253,259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,993.70x = 664,490.55 × 253,259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,993.70x = 168,288,411,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,288,411,549.62/442,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,888.95

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