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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,149.68, 607,411.44 and 249,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,149.68, 607,411.44 and 249,158.88 is: 343,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,149.68 : 607,411.44 = 249,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,149.68/607,411.44 = 249,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,149.68x = 607,411.44 × 249,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,149.68x = 151,341,954,089.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,341,954,089.59/440,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,842.02

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