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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,214.80, 610,258.72 and 251,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,214.80, 610,258.72 and 251,238.88 is: 346,710.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,214.80 : 610,258.72 = 251,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,214.80/610,258.72 = 251,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,214.80x = 610,258.72 × 251,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,214.80x = 153,320,717,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,320,717,323.03/442,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,710.96

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