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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,793.16, 611,051.46 and 251,806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,793.16, 611,051.46 and 251,806.50 is: 347,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,793.16 : 611,051.46 = 251,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,793.16/611,051.46 = 251,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,793.16x = 611,051.46 × 251,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,793.16x = 153,866,729,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,866,729,462.49/442,793.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,491.21

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