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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,117.12, 608,546.40 and 271,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,117.12, 608,546.40 and 271,250.88 is: 374,206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,117.12 : 608,546.40 = 271,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,117.12/608,546.40 = 271,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,117.12x = 608,546.40 × 271,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,117.12x = 165,068,746,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,068,746,520.83/441,117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,206.17

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