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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,433.83, 610,558.83 and 251,442.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,433.83, 610,558.83 and 251,442.31 is: 346,990.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,433.83 : 610,558.83 = 251,442.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,433.83/610,558.83 = 251,442.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,433.83x = 610,558.83 × 251,442.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,433.83x = 153,520,322,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,520,322,606.10/442,433.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,990.47

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