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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,065.98, 607,186.98 and 249,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,065.98, 607,186.98 and 249,079.38 is: 343,670.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,065.98 : 607,186.98 = 249,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,065.98/607,186.98 = 249,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,065.98x = 607,186.98 × 249,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,065.98x = 151,237,756,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,237,756,522.47/440,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,670.64

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