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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,837.44, 606,988.46 and 248,846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,837.44, 606,988.46 and 248,846.73 is: 343,415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,837.44 : 606,988.46 = 248,846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,837.44/606,988.46 = 248,846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,837.44x = 606,988.46 × 248,846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,837.44x = 151,047,094,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,047,094,040.85/439,837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,415.73

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