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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,825.84, 609,736.92 and 250,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,825.84, 609,736.92 and 250,857 is: 346,192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,825.84 : 609,736.92 = 250,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,825.84/609,736.92 = 250,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,825.84x = 609,736.92 × 250,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,825.84x = 152,956,774,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,956,774,540.44/441,825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,192.46

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