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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,880.23, 609,798.84 and 250,897.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,880.23, 609,798.84 and 250,897.71 is: 346,241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,880.23 : 609,798.84 = 250,897.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,880.23/609,798.84 = 250,897.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,880.23x = 609,798.84 × 250,897.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,880.23x = 152,997,132,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,997,132,516.66/441,880.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,241.18

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