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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,562.95, 610,631.89 and 251,561.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,562.95, 610,631.89 and 251,561.31 is: 347,094.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,562.95 : 610,631.89 = 251,561.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,562.95/610,631.89 = 251,561.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,562.95x = 610,631.89 × 251,561.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,562.95x = 153,611,358,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,611,358,176.18/442,562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,094.93

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