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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,448.68, 606,422.61 and 248,466.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,448.68, 606,422.61 and 248,466.17 is: 342,873.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,448.68 : 606,422.61 = 248,466.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,448.68/606,422.61 = 248,466.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,448.68x = 606,422.61 × 248,466.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,448.68x = 150,675,503,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,675,503,308.10/439,448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,873.95

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