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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,108.39, 605,961.70 and 248,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,108.39, 605,961.70 and 248,117.68 is: 342,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,108.39 : 605,961.70 = 248,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,108.39/605,961.70 = 248,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,108.39x = 605,961.70 × 248,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,108.39x = 150,349,811,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,349,811,172.86/439,108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,397.95

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