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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,286.97, 608,956.75 and 245,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,286.97, 608,956.75 and 245,041.28 is: 338,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,286.97 : 608,956.75 = 245,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,286.97/608,956.75 = 245,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,286.97x = 608,956.75 × 245,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,286.97x = 149,219,537,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,219,537,827.25/441,286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,146.26

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