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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,038.32, 611,406.72 and 252,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,038.32, 611,406.72 and 252,079.20 is: 347,877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,038.32 : 611,406.72 = 252,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,038.32/611,406.72 = 252,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,038.32x = 611,406.72 × 252,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,038.32x = 154,122,916,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,122,916,852.22/443,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,877.17

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