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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,737.36, 610,974.66 and 251,750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,737.36, 610,974.66 and 251,750.73 is: 347,414.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,737.36 : 610,974.66 = 251,750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,737.36/610,974.66 = 251,750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,737.36x = 610,974.66 × 251,750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,737.36x = 153,813,316,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,813,316,666.50/442,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,414.36

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