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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,201.24, 610,239.77 and 251,225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,201.24, 610,239.77 and 251,225.11 is: 346,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,201.24 : 610,239.77 = 251,225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,201.24/610,239.77 = 251,225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,201.24x = 610,239.77 × 251,225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,201.24x = 153,307,553,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,307,553,344.63/442,201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,691.82

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