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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,796.82, 613,863.58 and 253,838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,796.82, 613,863.58 and 253,838.92 is: 350,322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,796.82 : 613,863.58 = 253,838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,796.82/613,863.58 = 253,838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,796.82x = 613,863.58 × 253,838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,796.82x = 155,822,466,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,822,466,005.28/444,796.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,322.79

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