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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,290.46, 630,434.07 and 251,861.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,290.46, 630,434.07 and 251,861.49 is: 377,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,290.46 : 630,434.07 = 251,861.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,290.46/630,434.07 = 251,861.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,290.46x = 630,434.07 × 251,861.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,290.46x = 158,782,064,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,782,064,216.96/420,290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,791.26

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