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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,744, 609,568.32 and 250,765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,744, 609,568.32 and 250,765.44 is: 346,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,744 : 609,568.32 = 250,765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,744/609,568.32 = 250,765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,744x = 609,568.32 × 250,765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,744x = 152,858,667,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,858,667,974.86/441,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,034.51

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