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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,979.76, 607,181.16 and 248,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,979.76, 607,181.16 and 248,993.12 is: 343,615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,979.76 : 607,181.16 = 248,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,979.76/607,181.16 = 248,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,979.76x = 607,181.16 × 248,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,979.76x = 151,183,931,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,183,931,433.62/439,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,615.65

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