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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,289.22, 614,317.77 and 251,825.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,289.22, 614,317.77 and 251,825.22 is: 377,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,289.22 : 614,317.77 = 251,825.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,289.22/614,317.77 = 251,825.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,289.22x = 614,317.77 × 251,825.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,289.22x = 154,700,707,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,700,707,580.16/409,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,974.06

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