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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,162.39, 616,902.01 and 253,529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,162.39, 616,902.01 and 253,529.33 is: 349,767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,162.39 : 616,902.01 = 253,529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,162.39/616,902.01 = 253,529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,162.39x = 616,902.01 × 253,529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,162.39x = 156,402,749,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,402,749,552.62/447,162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,767.23

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