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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,808.68, 609,699.72 and 248,220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,808.68, 609,699.72 and 248,220.36 is: 342,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,808.68 : 609,699.72 = 248,220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,808.68/609,699.72 = 248,220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,808.68x = 609,699.72 × 248,220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,808.68x = 151,339,883,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,339,883,990.30/441,808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,546.20

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