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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,437.27, 606,439.76 and 248,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,437.27, 606,439.76 and 248,439.27 is: 342,855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,437.27 : 606,439.76 = 248,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,437.27/606,439.76 = 248,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,437.27x = 606,439.76 × 248,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,437.27x = 150,663,451,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,663,451,273.38/439,437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,855.42

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