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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,637.76, 610,799.08 and 251,613.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,637.76, 610,799.08 and 251,613.84 is: 347,203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,637.76 : 610,799.08 = 251,613.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,637.76/610,799.08 = 251,613.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,637.76x = 610,799.08 × 251,613.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,637.76x = 153,685,501,987.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,685,501,987.27/442,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,203.78

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