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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,238.28, 610,305.30 and 251,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,238.28, 610,305.30 and 251,284.04 is: 346,781.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,238.28 : 610,305.30 = 251,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,238.28/610,305.30 = 251,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,238.28x = 610,305.30 × 251,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,238.28x = 153,359,981,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,359,981,417.41/442,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,781.34

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