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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,111.32, 608,872.38 and 250,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,111.32, 608,872.38 and 250,251.56 is: 345,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,111.32 : 608,872.38 = 250,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,111.32/608,872.38 = 250,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,111.32x = 608,872.38 × 250,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,111.32x = 152,371,262,935.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,371,262,935.91/441,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,425.87

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