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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,282.58, 608,950.72 and 245,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,282.58, 608,950.72 and 245,036.88 is: 338,140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,282.58 : 608,950.72 = 245,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,282.58/608,950.72 = 245,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,282.58x = 608,950.72 × 245,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,282.58x = 149,215,384,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,215,384,502.55/441,282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,140.21

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