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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,718.71, 610,904.72 and 249,123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,718.71, 610,904.72 and 249,123.05 is: 343,763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,718.71 : 610,904.72 = 249,123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,718.71/610,904.72 = 249,123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,718.71x = 610,904.72 × 249,123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,718.71x = 152,190,445,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,190,445,213.33/442,718.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,763.30

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