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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,079.89, 612,815.09 and 253,154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,079.89, 612,815.09 and 253,154.79 is: 349,344.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,079.89 : 612,815.09 = 253,154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,079.89/612,815.09 = 253,154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,079.89x = 612,815.09 × 253,154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,079.89x = 155,137,074,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,137,074,152.01/444,079.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,344.97

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