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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,221.06, 610,267.12 and 251,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,221.06, 610,267.12 and 251,244.92 is: 346,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,221.06 : 610,267.12 = 251,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,221.06/610,267.12 = 251,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,221.06x = 610,267.12 × 251,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,221.06x = 153,326,513,743.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,326,513,743.03/442,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,719.16

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