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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,343.52, 606,320.21 and 248,374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,343.52, 606,320.21 and 248,374.68 is: 342,771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,343.52 : 606,320.21 = 248,374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,343.52/606,320.21 = 248,374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,343.52x = 606,320.21 × 248,374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,343.52x = 150,594,586,894.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,594,586,894.41/439,343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,771.84

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