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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,306.89, 610,380.31 and 251,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,306.89, 610,380.31 and 251,320.28 is: 346,820.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,306.89 : 610,380.31 = 251,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,306.89/610,380.31 = 251,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,306.89x = 610,380.31 × 251,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,306.89x = 153,400,950,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,400,950,415.69/442,306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,820.17

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