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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,971.77, 611,269.34 and 249,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,971.77, 611,269.34 and 249,369.48 is: 344,112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,971.77 : 611,269.34 = 249,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,971.77/611,269.34 = 249,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,971.77x = 611,269.34 × 249,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,971.77x = 152,431,915,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,431,915,423.04/442,971.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,112.03

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