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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,994.20, 664,491.30 and 253,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,994.20, 664,491.30 and 253,259.80 is: 379,889.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,994.20 : 664,491.30 = 253,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,994.20/664,491.30 = 253,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,994.20x = 664,491.30 × 253,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,994.20x = 168,288,933,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,288,933,739.74/442,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,889.70

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