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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,702.82, 610,958.76 and 251,733.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,702.82, 610,958.76 and 251,733.98 is: 347,409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,702.82 : 610,958.76 = 251,733.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,702.82/610,958.76 = 251,733.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,702.82x = 610,958.76 × 251,733.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,702.82x = 153,799,080,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,799,080,270.67/442,702.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,409.31

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