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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,241.99, 665,295.23 and 254,125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,241.99, 665,295.23 and 254,125.99 is: 380,578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,241.99 : 665,295.23 = 254,125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,241.99/665,295.23 = 254,125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,241.99x = 665,295.23 × 254,125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,241.99x = 169,068,807,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,068,807,695.40/444,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,578.18

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