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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,868.37, 609,779.09 and 250,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,868.37, 609,779.09 and 250,881.76 is: 346,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,868.37 : 609,779.09 = 250,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,868.37/609,779.09 = 250,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,868.37x = 609,779.09 × 250,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,868.37x = 152,982,447,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,982,447,858.61/441,868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,217.24

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