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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,744.44, 610,987.38 and 251,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,744.44, 610,987.38 and 251,769.52 is: 347,441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,744.44 : 610,987.38 = 251,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,744.44/610,987.38 = 251,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,744.44x = 610,987.38 × 251,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,744.44x = 153,827,999,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,827,999,388.66/442,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,441.97

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