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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,240.16, 610,307.89 and 251,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,240.16, 610,307.89 and 251,285.92 is: 346,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,240.16 : 610,307.89 = 251,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,240.16/610,307.89 = 251,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,240.16x = 610,307.89 × 251,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,240.16x = 153,361,775,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,361,775,942.16/442,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,783.92

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