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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,203.92, 610,243.43 and 251,227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,203.92, 610,243.43 and 251,227.79 is: 346,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,203.92 : 610,243.43 = 251,227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,203.92/610,243.43 = 251,227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,203.92x = 610,243.43 × 251,227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,203.92x = 153,310,108,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,310,108,280.92/442,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,695.50

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