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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,682.34, 620,561.73 and 248,478.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,682.34, 620,561.73 and 248,478.34 is: 342,900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,682.34 : 620,561.73 = 248,478.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,682.34/620,561.73 = 248,478.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,682.34x = 620,561.73 × 248,478.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,682.34x = 154,196,148,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,196,148,537.93/449,682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,900.16

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