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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,071.78, 605,931.03 and 248,081.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,071.78, 605,931.03 and 248,081.34 is: 342,359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,071.78 : 605,931.03 = 248,081.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,071.78/605,931.03 = 248,081.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,071.78x = 605,931.03 × 248,081.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,071.78x = 150,320,181,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,320,181,869.98/439,071.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,359.01

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