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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,570.89, 610,745.04 and 251,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,570.89, 610,745.04 and 251,584.28 is: 347,184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,570.89 : 610,745.04 = 251,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,570.89/610,745.04 = 251,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,570.89x = 610,745.04 × 251,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,570.89x = 153,653,849,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,653,849,680.96/442,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,184.72

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