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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,985.42, 620,957.07 and 248,742.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,985.42, 620,957.07 and 248,742.54 is: 343,252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,985.42 : 620,957.07 = 248,742.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,985.42/620,957.07 = 248,742.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,985.42x = 620,957.07 × 248,742.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,985.42x = 154,458,438,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,458,438,822.76/449,985.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,252.10

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