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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,035.88, 605,881.33 and 248,045.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,035.88, 605,881.33 and 248,045.17 is: 342,309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,035.88 : 605,881.33 = 248,045.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,035.88/605,881.33 = 248,045.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,035.88x = 605,881.33 × 248,045.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,035.88x = 150,285,937,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,285,937,499.68/439,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,309.01

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