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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,883.13, 611,212.55 and 251,885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,883.13, 611,212.55 and 251,885.13 is: 347,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,883.13 : 611,212.55 = 251,885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,883.13/611,212.55 = 251,885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,883.13x = 611,212.55 × 251,885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,883.13x = 153,955,351,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,955,351,354.96/442,883.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,620.72

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