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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,877.07, 611,189.81 and 249,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,877.07, 611,189.81 and 249,297.27 is: 344,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,877.07 : 611,189.81 = 249,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,877.07/611,189.81 = 249,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,877.07x = 611,189.81 × 249,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,877.07x = 152,367,950,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,367,950,901.36/442,877.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,041.18

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