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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,435.83, 610,561.59 and 251,444.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,435.83, 610,561.59 and 251,444.31 is: 346,993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,435.83 : 610,561.59 = 251,444.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,435.83/610,561.59 = 251,444.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,435.83x = 610,561.59 × 251,444.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,435.83x = 153,522,237,710.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,522,237,710.05/442,435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,993.23

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