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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,272.96, 610,336.86 and 251,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,272.96, 610,336.86 and 251,286.60 is: 346,775.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,272.96 : 610,336.86 = 251,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,272.96/610,336.86 = 251,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,272.96x = 610,336.86 × 251,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,272.96x = 153,369,474,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,369,474,404.08/442,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,775.61

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