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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,468.57, 609,208.68 and 250,477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,468.57, 609,208.68 and 250,477.86 is: 345,649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,468.57 : 609,208.68 = 250,477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,468.57/609,208.68 = 250,477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,468.57x = 609,208.68 × 250,477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,468.57x = 152,593,286,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,593,286,459.83/441,468.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,649.26

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