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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,469.18, 610,659.91 and 251,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,469.18, 610,659.91 and 251,511.28 is: 347,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,469.18 : 610,659.91 = 251,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,469.18/610,659.91 = 251,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,469.18x = 610,659.91 × 251,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,469.18x = 153,587,854,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,587,854,396.52/442,469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,115.37

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