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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,916.37, 614,038.55 and 251,332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,916.37, 614,038.55 and 251,332.25 is: 346,868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,916.37 : 614,038.55 = 251,332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,916.37/614,038.55 = 251,332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,916.37x = 614,038.55 × 251,332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,916.37x = 154,327,686,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,327,686,031.38/444,916.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,868.97

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