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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,255.37, 610,314.21 and 251,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,255.37, 610,314.21 and 251,279.24 is: 346,766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,255.37 : 610,314.21 = 251,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,255.37/610,314.21 = 251,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,255.37x = 610,314.21 × 251,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,255.37x = 153,359,290,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,359,290,850.00/442,255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,766.37

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