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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,621.96, 610,869.94 and 251,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,621.96, 610,869.94 and 251,663.96 is: 347,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,621.96 : 610,869.94 = 251,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,621.96/610,869.94 = 251,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,621.96x = 610,869.94 × 251,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,621.96x = 153,733,948,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,733,948,145.36/442,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,325.62

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