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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,851.50, 611,131.82 and 251,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,851.50, 611,131.82 and 251,864.66 is: 347,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,851.50 : 611,131.82 = 251,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,851.50/611,131.82 = 251,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,851.50x = 611,131.82 × 251,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,851.50x = 153,922,508,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,922,508,059.48/442,851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,571.38

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