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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,475.93, 610,669.26 and 251,518.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,475.93, 610,669.26 and 251,518.03 is: 347,124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,475.93 : 610,669.26 = 251,518.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,475.93/610,669.26 = 251,518.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,475.93x = 610,669.26 × 251,518.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,475.93x = 153,594,327,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,594,327,730.09/442,475.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,124.71

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