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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,686.58, 612,273.81 and 252,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,686.58, 612,273.81 and 252,727.22 is: 348,755.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,686.58 : 612,273.81 = 252,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,686.58/612,273.81 = 252,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,686.58x = 612,273.81 × 252,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,686.58x = 154,738,257,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,738,257,880.11/443,686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,755.78

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