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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,078.77, 607,310.73 and 249,129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,078.77, 607,310.73 and 249,129.10 is: 343,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,078.77 : 607,310.73 = 249,129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,078.77/607,310.73 = 249,129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,078.77x = 607,310.73 × 249,129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,078.77x = 151,298,775,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,298,775,585.24/440,078.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,799.31

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