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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,727.32, 610,960.88 and 251,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,727.32, 610,960.88 and 251,740.76 is: 347,400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,727.32 : 610,960.88 = 251,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,727.32/610,960.88 = 251,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,727.32x = 610,960.88 × 251,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,727.32x = 153,803,756,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,803,756,261.47/442,727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,400.64

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