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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,061.98, 607,181.46 and 249,075.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,061.98, 607,181.46 and 249,075.38 is: 343,665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,061.98 : 607,181.46 = 249,075.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,061.98/607,181.46 = 249,075.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,061.98x = 607,181.46 × 249,075.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,061.98x = 151,233,952,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,233,952,878.46/440,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,665.12

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