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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,972.80, 611,360.88 and 251,949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,972.80, 611,360.88 and 251,949.30 is: 347,723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,972.80 : 611,360.88 = 251,949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,972.80/611,360.88 = 251,949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,972.80x = 611,360.88 × 251,949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,972.80x = 154,031,945,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,031,945,763.38/442,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,723.26

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