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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,423.62, 610,596.63 and 251,466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,423.62, 610,596.63 and 251,466.12 is: 347,052.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,423.62 : 610,596.63 = 251,466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,423.62/610,596.63 = 251,466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,423.62x = 610,596.63 × 251,466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,423.62x = 153,544,365,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,544,365,431.18/442,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,052.82

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