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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,438.76, 606,441.82 and 248,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,438.76, 606,441.82 and 248,440.76 is: 342,857.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,438.76 : 606,441.82 = 248,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,438.76/606,441.82 = 248,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,438.76x = 606,441.82 × 248,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,438.76x = 150,664,866,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,664,866,656.58/439,438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,857.48

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