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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,439.02, 606,442.18 and 248,441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,439.02, 606,442.18 and 248,441.02 is: 342,857.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,439.02 : 606,442.18 = 248,441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,439.02/606,442.18 = 248,441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,439.02x = 606,442.18 × 248,441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,439.02x = 150,665,113,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,665,113,770.22/439,439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,857.84

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