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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,258.14, 610,318.02 and 251,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,258.14, 610,318.02 and 251,282 is: 346,770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,258.14 : 610,318.02 = 251,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,258.14/610,318.02 = 251,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,258.14x = 610,318.02 × 251,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,258.14x = 153,361,932,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,361,932,701.64/442,258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,770.18

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