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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,127.04, 610,113.60 and 251,115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,127.04, 610,113.60 and 251,115.36 is: 346,526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,127.04 : 610,113.60 = 251,115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,127.04/610,113.60 = 251,115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,127.04x = 610,113.60 × 251,115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,127.04x = 153,208,896,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,208,896,304.90/442,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,526.86

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