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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,437.33, 610,563.66 and 251,445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,437.33, 610,563.66 and 251,445.81 is: 346,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,437.33 : 610,563.66 = 251,445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,437.33/610,563.66 = 251,445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,437.33x = 610,563.66 × 251,445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,437.33x = 153,523,674,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,523,674,045.27/442,437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,995.30

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