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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,027.67, 605,856.83 and 248,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,027.67, 605,856.83 and 248,041.01 is: 342,295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,027.67 : 605,856.83 = 248,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,027.67/605,856.83 = 248,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,027.67x = 605,856.83 × 248,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,027.67x = 150,277,335,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,277,335,759.11/439,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,295.82

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