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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,579.41, 609,377.86 and 247,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,579.41, 609,377.86 and 247,960.20 is: 342,184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,579.41 : 609,377.86 = 247,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,579.41/609,377.86 = 247,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,579.41x = 609,377.86 × 247,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,579.41x = 151,101,456,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,101,456,041.17/441,579.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,184.11

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