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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,430.81, 610,606.35 and 251,472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,430.81, 610,606.35 and 251,472.90 is: 347,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,430.81 : 610,606.35 = 251,472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,430.81/610,606.35 = 251,472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,430.81x = 610,606.35 × 251,472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,430.81x = 153,550,949,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,550,949,592.92/442,430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,062.06

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