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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,738.03, 610,975.59 and 251,751.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,738.03, 610,975.59 and 251,751.43 is: 347,415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,738.03 : 610,975.59 = 251,751.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,738.03/610,975.59 = 251,751.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,738.03x = 610,975.59 × 251,751.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,738.03x = 153,813,978,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,813,978,477.59/442,738.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,415.33

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