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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,915.97, 614,021.85 and 251,359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,915.97, 614,021.85 and 251,359.24 is: 346,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,915.97 : 614,021.85 = 251,359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,915.97/614,021.85 = 251,359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,915.97x = 614,021.85 × 251,359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,915.97x = 154,340,065,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,340,065,559.39/444,915.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,897.11

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