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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,432.83, 610,557.45 and 251,441.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,432.83, 610,557.45 and 251,441.31 is: 346,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,432.83 : 610,557.45 = 251,441.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,432.83/610,557.45 = 251,441.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,432.83x = 610,557.45 × 251,441.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,432.83x = 153,519,365,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,519,365,058.26/442,432.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,989.09

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