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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,204.24, 610,243.91 and 251,228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,204.24, 610,243.91 and 251,228.11 is: 346,695.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,204.24 : 610,243.91 = 251,228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,204.24/610,243.91 = 251,228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,204.24x = 610,243.91 × 251,228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,204.24x = 153,310,424,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,310,424,148.31/442,204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,695.96

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