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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,233.28, 610,298.40 and 251,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,233.28, 610,298.40 and 251,279.04 is: 346,774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,233.28 : 610,298.40 = 251,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,233.28/610,298.40 = 251,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,233.28x = 610,298.40 × 251,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,233.28x = 153,355,196,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,355,196,065.54/442,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,774.44

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