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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,702.32, 609,503.40 and 248,131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,702.32, 609,503.40 and 248,131.76 is: 342,396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,702.32 : 609,503.40 = 248,131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,702.32/609,503.40 = 248,131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,702.32x = 609,503.40 × 248,131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,702.32x = 151,237,151,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,237,151,367.98/441,702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,396.10

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