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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,436.33, 610,562.28 and 251,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,436.33, 610,562.28 and 251,444.81 is: 346,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,436.33 : 610,562.28 = 251,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,436.33/610,562.28 = 251,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,436.33x = 610,562.28 × 251,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,436.33x = 153,522,716,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,522,716,487.77/442,436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,993.92

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