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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,261.58, 608,921.79 and 245,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,261.58, 608,921.79 and 245,015.84 is: 338,111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,261.58 : 608,921.79 = 245,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,261.58/608,921.79 = 245,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,261.58x = 608,921.79 × 245,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,261.58x = 149,195,483,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,195,483,871.15/441,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,111.20

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