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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,063.76, 605,902.28 and 248,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,063.76, 605,902.28 and 248,073.68 is: 342,338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,063.76 : 605,902.28 = 248,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,063.76/605,902.28 = 248,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,063.76x = 605,902.28 × 248,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,063.76x = 150,308,408,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,308,408,319.99/439,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,338.45

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