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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,626.87, 610,825.06 and 251,640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,626.87, 610,825.06 and 251,640.26 is: 347,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,626.87 : 610,825.06 = 251,640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,626.87/610,825.06 = 251,640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,626.87x = 610,825.06 × 251,640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,626.87x = 153,708,176,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,708,176,912.92/442,626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,263.55

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