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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,837.13, 609,697.78 and 248,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,837.13, 609,697.78 and 248,229.66 is: 342,535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,837.13 : 609,697.78 = 248,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,837.13/609,697.78 = 248,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,837.13x = 609,697.78 × 248,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,837.13x = 151,345,075,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,345,075,694.24/441,837.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,535.89

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