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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,201.52, 610,240.20 and 251,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,201.52, 610,240.20 and 251,225.40 is: 346,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,201.52 : 610,240.20 = 251,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,201.52/610,240.20 = 251,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,201.52x = 610,240.20 × 251,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,201.52x = 153,307,838,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,307,838,341.08/442,201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,692.25

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