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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,218.65, 610,263.83 and 251,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,218.65, 610,263.83 and 251,242.52 is: 346,715.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,218.65 : 610,263.83 = 251,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,218.65/610,263.83 = 251,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,218.65x = 610,263.83 × 251,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,218.65x = 153,324,220,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,324,220,090.84/442,218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,715.87

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