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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,430.68, 610,606.18 and 251,472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,430.68, 610,606.18 and 251,472.78 is: 347,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,430.68 : 610,606.18 = 251,472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,430.68/610,606.18 = 251,472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,430.68x = 610,606.18 × 251,472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,430.68x = 153,550,833,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,550,833,569.78/442,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,061.90

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