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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,122.40, 607,383.86 and 246,538.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,122.40, 607,383.86 and 246,538.41 is: 340,231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,122.40 : 607,383.86 = 246,538.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,122.40/607,383.86 = 246,538.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,122.40x = 607,383.86 × 246,538.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,122.40x = 149,743,451,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,743,451,104.06/440,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,231.38

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