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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,258.62, 610,318.70 and 251,282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,258.62, 610,318.70 and 251,282.49 is: 346,770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,258.62 : 610,318.70 = 251,282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,258.62/610,318.70 = 251,282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,258.62x = 610,318.70 × 251,282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,258.62x = 153,362,402,629.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,362,402,629.56/442,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,770.86

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