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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,805.85, 611,021.61 and 249,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,805.85, 611,021.61 and 249,176.16 is: 343,834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,805.85 : 611,021.61 = 249,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,805.85/611,021.61 = 249,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,805.85x = 611,021.61 × 249,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,805.85x = 152,252,018,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,252,018,456.82/442,805.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,834.70

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