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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,078.76, 605,861.76 and 248,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,078.76, 605,861.76 and 248,022.44 is: 342,233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,078.76 : 605,861.76 = 248,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,078.76/605,861.76 = 248,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,078.76x = 605,861.76 × 248,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,078.76x = 150,267,307,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,267,307,748.47/439,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,233.16

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