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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,162.96, 608,868 and 247,591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,162.96, 608,868 and 247,591.32 is: 341,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,162.96 : 608,868 = 247,591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,162.96/608,868 = 247,591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,162.96x = 608,868 × 247,591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,162.96x = 150,750,431,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,750,431,825.76/441,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,711.44

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