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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,718.65, 610,875.44 and 249,099.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,718.65, 610,875.44 and 249,099.49 is: 343,714.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,718.65 : 610,875.44 = 249,099.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,718.65/610,875.44 = 249,099.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,718.65x = 610,875.44 × 249,099.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,718.65x = 152,168,760,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,168,760,557.53/442,718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,714.37

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