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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,852.98, 609,719.72 and 248,245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,852.98, 609,719.72 and 248,245.56 is: 342,557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,852.98 : 609,719.72 = 248,245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,852.98/609,719.72 = 248,245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,852.98x = 609,719.72 × 248,245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,852.98x = 151,360,212,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,360,212,093.22/441,852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,557.87

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