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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,868.32, 606,877.20 and 246,247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,868.32, 606,877.20 and 246,247.58 is: 339,742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,868.32 : 606,877.20 = 246,247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,868.32/606,877.20 = 246,247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,868.32x = 606,877.20 × 246,247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,868.32x = 149,442,043,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,442,043,374.37/439,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,742.69

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