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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,203.24, 610,242.53 and 251,227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,203.24, 610,242.53 and 251,227.11 is: 346,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,203.24 : 610,242.53 = 251,227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,203.24/610,242.53 = 251,227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,203.24x = 610,242.53 × 251,227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,203.24x = 153,309,467,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,309,467,210.99/442,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,694.58

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