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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,042.27, 616,899.56 and 253,463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,042.27, 616,899.56 and 253,463.01 is: 349,768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,042.27 : 616,899.56 = 253,463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,042.27/616,899.56 = 253,463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,042.27x = 616,899.56 × 253,463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,042.27x = 156,361,219,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,361,219,345.28/447,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,768.31

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