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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,499, 620,308.62 and 248,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,499, 620,308.62 and 248,295 is: 342,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,499 : 620,308.62 = 248,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,499/620,308.62 = 248,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,499x = 620,308.62 × 248,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,499x = 154,019,528,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,019,528,802.90/449,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,647.10

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