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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,977.76, 607,178.40 and 248,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,977.76, 607,178.40 and 248,991.12 is: 343,612.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,977.76 : 607,178.40 = 248,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,977.76/607,178.40 = 248,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,977.76x = 607,178.40 × 248,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,977.76x = 151,182,029,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,182,029,855.81/439,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,612.89

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