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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,927.29, 607,094.94 and 246,336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,927.29, 607,094.94 and 246,336.78 is: 339,942.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,927.29 : 607,094.94 = 246,336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,927.29/607,094.94 = 246,336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,927.29x = 607,094.94 × 246,336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,927.29x = 149,549,812,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,549,812,673.89/439,927.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,942.11

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