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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,034.88, 605,879.95 and 248,044.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,034.88, 605,879.95 and 248,044.17 is: 342,307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,034.88 : 605,879.95 = 248,044.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,034.88/605,879.95 = 248,044.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,034.88x = 605,879.95 × 248,044.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,034.88x = 150,284,991,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,284,991,434.41/439,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,307.63

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