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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,051.92, 610,012.08 and 251,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,051.92, 610,012.08 and 251,062.56 is: 346,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,051.92 : 610,012.08 = 251,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,051.92/610,012.08 = 251,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,051.92x = 610,012.08 × 251,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,051.92x = 153,151,194,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,151,194,435.73/442,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,455.22

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