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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,252.17, 610,301.23 and 248,660.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,252.17, 610,301.23 and 248,660.05 is: 343,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,252.17 : 610,301.23 = 248,660.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,252.17/610,301.23 = 248,660.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,252.17x = 610,301.23 × 248,660.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,252.17x = 151,757,534,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,757,534,366.86/442,252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,147.07

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