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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,550.61, 610,718.94 and 248,958.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,550.61, 610,718.94 and 248,958.45 is: 343,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,550.61 : 610,718.94 = 248,958.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,550.61/610,718.94 = 248,958.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,550.61x = 610,718.94 × 248,958.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,550.61x = 152,043,640,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,043,640,688.04/442,550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,562.15

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