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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,342, 611,815.86 and 252,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,342, 611,815.86 and 252,367.68 is: 348,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,342 : 611,815.86 = 252,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,342/611,815.86 = 252,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,342x = 611,815.86 × 252,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,342x = 154,402,549,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,402,549,175.41/443,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,269.62

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