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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,459.40, 620,254.02 and 248,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,459.40, 620,254.02 and 248,255.40 is: 342,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,459.40 : 620,254.02 = 248,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,459.40/620,254.02 = 248,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,459.40x = 620,254.02 × 248,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,459.40x = 153,981,409,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,981,409,836.71/449,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,592.48

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