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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,042.16, 607,239.81 and 249,066.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,042.16, 607,239.81 and 249,066.12 is: 343,700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,042.16 : 607,239.81 = 249,066.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,042.16/607,239.81 = 249,066.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,042.16x = 607,239.81 × 249,066.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,042.16x = 151,242,863,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,242,863,386.24/440,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,700.85

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