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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,804, 611,007.84 and 251,796.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,804, 611,007.84 and 251,796.24 is: 347,443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,804 : 611,007.84 = 251,796.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,804/611,007.84 = 251,796.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,804x = 611,007.84 × 251,796.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,804x = 153,849,476,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,849,476,722.52/442,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,443.74

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