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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,834.42, 606,906.96 and 246,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,834.42, 606,906.96 and 246,232.06 is: 339,764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,834.42 : 606,906.96 = 246,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,834.42/606,906.96 = 246,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,834.42x = 606,906.96 × 246,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,834.42x = 149,439,950,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,439,950,989.14/439,834.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,764.11

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