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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,945, 614,068.16 and 253,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,945, 614,068.16 and 253,987.12 is: 350,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,945 : 614,068.16 = 253,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,945/614,068.16 = 253,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,945x = 614,068.16 × 253,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,945x = 155,965,403,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,965,403,442.10/444,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,527.38

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