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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,028.82, 607,234.89 and 246,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,028.82, 607,234.89 and 246,438.28 is: 340,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,028.82 : 607,234.89 = 246,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,028.82/607,234.89 = 246,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,028.82x = 607,234.89 × 246,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,028.82x = 149,645,921,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,645,921,847.59/440,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,082.09

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