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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,717.51, 610,947.34 and 251,730.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,717.51, 610,947.34 and 251,730.91 is: 347,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,717.51 : 610,947.34 = 251,730.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,717.51/610,947.34 = 251,730.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,717.51x = 610,947.34 × 251,730.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,717.51x = 153,794,331,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,794,331,712.93/442,717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,387.06

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