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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,078.89, 612,813.71 and 253,153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,078.89, 612,813.71 and 253,153.79 is: 349,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,078.89 : 612,813.71 = 253,153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,078.89/612,813.71 = 253,153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,078.89x = 612,813.71 × 253,153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,078.89x = 155,136,111,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,136,111,984.69/444,078.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,343.59

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