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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,184.18, 610,235.79 and 248,652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,184.18, 610,235.79 and 248,652.82 is: 343,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,184.18 : 610,235.79 = 248,652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,184.18/610,235.79 = 248,652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,184.18x = 610,235.79 × 248,652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,184.18x = 151,736,847,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,736,847,797.15/442,184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,153.05

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