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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,023.04, 609,970.74 and 251,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,023.04, 609,970.74 and 251,010.52 is: 346,382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,023.04 : 609,970.74 = 251,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,023.04/609,970.74 = 251,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,023.04x = 609,970.74 × 251,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,023.04x = 153,109,072,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,109,072,632.19/442,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,382.56

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