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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,817.61, 613,858.70 and 253,848.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,817.61, 613,858.70 and 253,848.77 is: 350,317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,817.61 : 613,858.70 = 253,848.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,817.61/613,858.70 = 253,848.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,817.61x = 613,858.70 × 253,848.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,817.61x = 155,827,275,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,827,275,816.10/444,817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,317.24

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