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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,949.98, 517,758.62 and 248,986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,949.98, 517,758.62 and 248,986.13 is: 373,720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,949.98 : 517,758.62 = 248,986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,949.98/517,758.62 = 248,986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,949.98x = 517,758.62 × 248,986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,949.98x = 128,914,711,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,914,711,234.22/344,949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,720.02

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