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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,570.96, 610,799.52 and 251,612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,570.96, 610,799.52 and 251,612.92 is: 347,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,570.96 : 610,799.52 = 251,612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,570.96/610,799.52 = 251,612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,570.96x = 610,799.52 × 251,612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,570.96x = 153,685,050,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,685,050,761.80/442,570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,255.16

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