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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,199.73, 610,237.69 and 251,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,199.73, 610,237.69 and 251,223.60 is: 346,689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,199.73 : 610,237.69 = 251,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,199.73/610,237.69 = 251,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,199.73x = 610,237.69 × 251,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,199.73x = 153,306,109,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,306,109,337.48/442,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,689.74

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