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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,219.24, 608,870.72 and 250,228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,219.24, 608,870.72 and 250,228.53 is: 345,308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,219.24 : 608,870.72 = 250,228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,219.24/608,870.72 = 250,228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,219.24x = 608,870.72 × 250,228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,219.24x = 152,356,823,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,356,823,974.50/441,219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,308.66

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