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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,996.96, 615,427.68 and 252,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,996.96, 615,427.68 and 252,424.24 is: 348,318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,996.96 : 615,427.68 = 252,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,996.96/615,427.68 = 252,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,996.96x = 615,427.68 × 252,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,996.96x = 155,348,864,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,348,864,398.96/445,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,318.21

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