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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,571.80, 609,372 and 250,588.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,571.80, 609,372 and 250,588.38 is: 345,813.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,571.80 : 609,372 = 250,588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,571.80/609,372 = 250,588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,571.80x = 609,372 × 250,588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,571.80x = 152,701,542,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,701,542,297.36/441,571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,813.62

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