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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,790.08, 606,967.55 and 246,271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,790.08, 606,967.55 and 246,271.48 is: 339,886.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,790.08 : 606,967.55 = 246,271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,790.08/606,967.55 = 246,271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,790.08x = 606,967.55 × 246,271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,790.08x = 149,478,797,301.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,478,797,301.34/439,790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,886.70

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