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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,642.62, 614,742.57 and 251,388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,642.62, 614,742.57 and 251,388.06 is: 377,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,642.62 : 614,742.57 = 251,388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,642.62/614,742.57 = 251,388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,642.62x = 614,742.57 × 251,388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,642.62x = 154,538,942,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,538,942,071.71/409,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,253.08

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