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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,936.51, 614,056.41 and 253,978.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,936.51, 614,056.41 and 253,978.61 is: 350,515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,936.51 : 614,056.41 = 253,978.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,936.51/614,056.41 = 253,978.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,936.51x = 614,056.41 × 253,978.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,936.51x = 155,957,190,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,957,190,403.11/444,936.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,515.61

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