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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,930.16, 614,013.52 and 253,939.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,930.16, 614,013.52 and 253,939.68 is: 350,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,930.16 : 614,013.52 = 253,939.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,930.16/614,013.52 = 253,939.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,930.16x = 614,013.52 × 253,939.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,930.16x = 155,922,396,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,922,396,784.47/444,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,442.41

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