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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,727.88, 610,961.58 and 251,741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,727.88, 610,961.58 and 251,741.28 is: 347,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,727.88 : 610,961.58 = 251,741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,727.88/610,961.58 = 251,741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,727.88x = 610,961.58 × 251,741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,727.88x = 153,804,250,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,804,250,180.02/442,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,401.32

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