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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,973.27, 611,271.41 and 249,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,973.27, 611,271.41 and 249,370.98 is: 344,114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,973.27 : 611,271.41 = 249,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,973.27/611,271.41 = 249,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,973.27x = 611,271.41 × 249,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,973.27x = 152,433,349,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,433,349,310.83/442,973.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,114.11

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