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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,895.54, 606,914.77 and 246,274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,895.54, 606,914.77 and 246,274.79 is: 339,780.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,895.54 : 606,914.77 = 246,274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,895.54/606,914.77 = 246,274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,895.54x = 606,914.77 × 246,274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,895.54x = 149,467,808,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,467,808,431.25/439,895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,780.23

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