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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,839.79, 609,717.20 and 250,828.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,839.79, 609,717.20 and 250,828.11 is: 346,130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,839.79 : 609,717.20 = 250,828.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,839.79/609,717.20 = 250,828.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,839.79x = 609,717.20 × 250,828.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,839.79x = 152,934,211,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,934,211,656.35/441,839.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,130.46

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