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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,581.64, 610,759.88 and 251,595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,581.64, 610,759.88 and 251,595.08 is: 347,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,581.64 : 610,759.88 = 251,595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,581.64/610,759.88 = 251,595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,581.64x = 610,759.88 × 251,595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,581.64x = 153,664,180,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,664,180,869.39/442,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,199.63

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