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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,727.91, 610,961.54 and 251,741.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,727.91, 610,961.54 and 251,741.25 is: 347,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,727.91 : 610,961.54 = 251,741.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,727.91/610,961.54 = 251,741.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,727.91x = 610,961.54 × 251,741.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,727.91x = 153,804,220,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,804,220,522.82/442,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,401.23

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