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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,950.44, 611,266.30 and 251,963.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,950.44, 611,266.30 and 251,963.38 is: 347,706.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,950.44 : 611,266.30 = 251,963.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,950.44/611,266.30 = 251,963.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,950.44x = 611,266.30 × 251,963.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,950.44x = 154,016,723,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,016,723,028.09/442,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,706.45

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