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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,771.38, 613,738.68 and 253,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,771.38, 613,738.68 and 253,748 is: 350,146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,771.38 : 613,738.68 = 253,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,771.38/613,738.68 = 253,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,771.38x = 613,738.68 × 253,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,771.38x = 155,734,962,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,734,962,572.64/444,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,146.10

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