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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,196.56, 610,233.28 and 251,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,196.56, 610,233.28 and 251,220.44 is: 346,685.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,196.56 : 610,233.28 = 251,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,196.56/610,233.28 = 251,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,196.56x = 610,233.28 × 251,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,196.56x = 153,303,073,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,303,073,104.24/442,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,685.36

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