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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,266.46, 610,327.89 and 251,280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,266.46, 610,327.89 and 251,280.10 is: 346,766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,266.46 : 610,327.89 = 251,280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,266.46/610,327.89 = 251,280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,266.46x = 610,327.89 × 251,280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,266.46x = 153,363,253,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,363,253,231.99/442,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,766.64

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