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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,205.24, 610,245.29 and 251,229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,205.24, 610,245.29 and 251,229.11 is: 346,697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,205.24 : 610,245.29 = 251,229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,205.24/610,245.29 = 251,229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,205.24x = 610,245.29 × 251,229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,205.24x = 153,311,381,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,311,381,088.39/442,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,697.34

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