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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,856.37, 609,724.35 and 248,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,856.37, 609,724.35 and 248,248.96 is: 342,562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,856.37 : 609,724.35 = 248,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,856.37/609,724.35 = 248,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,856.37x = 609,724.35 × 248,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,856.37x = 151,363,434,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,363,434,249.87/441,856.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,562.52

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