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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,440.71, 606,444.50 and 248,442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,440.71, 606,444.50 and 248,442.71 is: 342,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,440.71 : 606,444.50 = 248,442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,440.71/606,444.50 = 248,442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,440.71x = 606,444.50 × 248,442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,440.71x = 150,666,712,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,666,712,633.48/439,440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,860.17

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