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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,463.56, 609,201.77 and 250,472.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,463.56, 609,201.77 and 250,472.85 is: 345,642.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,463.56 : 609,201.77 = 250,472.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,463.56/609,201.77 = 250,472.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,463.56x = 609,201.77 × 250,472.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,463.56x = 152,588,503,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,588,503,556.95/441,463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,642.35

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