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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,071.87, 612,782.16 and 250,468.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,071.87, 612,782.16 and 250,468.91 is: 345,626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,071.87 : 612,782.16 = 250,468.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,071.87/612,782.16 = 250,468.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,071.87x = 612,782.16 × 250,468.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,071.87x = 153,482,876,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,482,876,618.74/444,071.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,626.21

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