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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,316.74, 611,781 and 252,342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,316.74, 611,781 and 252,342.42 is: 348,234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,316.74 : 611,781 = 252,342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,316.74/611,781 = 252,342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,316.74x = 611,781 × 252,342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,316.74x = 154,378,298,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,378,298,050.02/443,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,234.76

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