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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,562.64, 609,362.87 and 248,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,562.64, 609,362.87 and 248,012.28 is: 342,260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,562.64 : 609,362.87 = 248,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,562.64/609,362.87 = 248,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,562.64x = 609,362.87 × 248,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,562.64x = 151,129,473,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,129,473,495.98/441,562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,260.56

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