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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,875, 609,788.72 and 250,918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,875, 609,788.72 and 250,918.32 is: 346,267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,875 : 609,788.72 = 250,918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,875/609,788.72 = 250,918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,875x = 609,788.72 × 250,918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,875x = 153,007,161,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,007,161,177.35/441,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,267.97

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