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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,823.84, 609,734.16 and 250,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,823.84, 609,734.16 and 250,855 is: 346,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,823.84 : 609,734.16 = 250,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,823.84/609,734.16 = 250,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,823.84x = 609,734.16 × 250,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,823.84x = 152,954,862,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,954,862,706.80/441,823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,189.70

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