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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,266.48, 610,283.16 and 251,242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,266.48, 610,283.16 and 251,242.56 is: 346,689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,266.48 : 610,283.16 = 251,242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,266.48/610,283.16 = 251,242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,266.48x = 610,283.16 × 251,242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,266.48x = 153,329,103,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,329,103,443.29/442,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,689.41

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