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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,014.76, 608,708.52 and 250,139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,014.76, 608,708.52 and 250,139.88 is: 345,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,014.76 : 608,708.52 = 250,139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,014.76/608,708.52 = 250,139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,014.76x = 608,708.52 × 250,139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,014.76x = 152,262,276,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,262,276,147.78/441,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,254.38

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