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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,758, 606,914.64 and 248,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,758, 606,914.64 and 248,769.72 is: 343,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,758 : 606,914.64 = 248,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,758/606,914.64 = 248,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,758x = 606,914.64 × 248,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,758x = 150,981,985,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,981,985,056.70/439,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,329.71

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