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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,832.43, 611,110.16 and 251,859.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,832.43, 611,110.16 and 251,859.15 is: 347,566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,832.43 : 611,110.16 = 251,859.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,832.43/611,110.16 = 251,859.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,832.43x = 611,110.16 × 251,859.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,832.43x = 153,913,684,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,913,684,194.67/442,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,566.42

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