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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,578.41, 609,376.48 and 247,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,578.41, 609,376.48 and 247,959.20 is: 342,182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,578.41 : 609,376.48 = 247,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,578.41/609,376.48 = 247,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,578.41x = 609,376.48 × 247,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,578.41x = 151,100,500,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,100,500,812.84/441,578.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,182.72

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