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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,271.46, 610,334.79 and 251,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,271.46, 610,334.79 and 251,285.10 is: 346,773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,271.46 : 610,334.79 = 251,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,271.46/610,334.79 = 251,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,271.46x = 610,334.79 × 251,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,271.46x = 153,368,038,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,368,038,738.63/442,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,773.54

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