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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,590.66, 610,772.32 and 251,604.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,590.66, 610,772.32 and 251,604.06 is: 347,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,590.66 : 610,772.32 = 251,604.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,590.66/610,772.32 = 251,604.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,590.66x = 610,772.32 × 251,604.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,590.66x = 153,672,795,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,672,795,447.62/442,590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,212.02

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