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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,398.99, 606,362.58 and 248,412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,398.99, 606,362.58 and 248,412.44 is: 342,804.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,398.99 : 606,362.58 = 248,412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,398.99/606,362.58 = 248,412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,398.99x = 606,362.58 × 248,412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,398.99x = 150,628,004,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,628,004,990.68/439,398.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,804.62

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