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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,896.96, 620,833.44 and 248,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,896.96, 620,833.44 and 248,680 is: 343,164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,896.96 : 620,833.44 = 248,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,896.96/620,833.44 = 248,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,896.96x = 620,833.44 × 248,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,896.96x = 154,388,859,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,388,859,859.20/449,896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,164.93

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