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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,719.76, 606,762.27 and 246,138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,719.76, 606,762.27 and 246,138.31 is: 339,642.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,719.76 : 606,762.27 = 246,138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,719.76/606,762.27 = 246,138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,719.76x = 606,762.27 × 246,138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,719.76x = 149,347,439,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,347,439,709.56/439,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,642.32

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