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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,884.52, 611,177.28 and 251,897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,884.52, 611,177.28 and 251,897.68 is: 347,616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,884.52 : 611,177.28 = 251,897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,884.52/611,177.28 = 251,897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,884.52x = 611,177.28 × 251,897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,884.52x = 153,954,138,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,954,138,900.71/442,884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,616.89

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