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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,126.85, 605,987.17 and 248,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,126.85, 605,987.17 and 248,136.14 is: 342,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,126.85 : 605,987.17 = 248,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,126.85/605,987.17 = 248,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,126.85x = 605,987.17 × 248,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,126.85x = 150,367,317,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,367,317,253.32/439,126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,423.42

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