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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,153.42, 607,426.16 and 249,162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,153.42, 607,426.16 and 249,162.71 is: 343,852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,153.42 : 607,426.16 = 249,162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,153.42/607,426.16 = 249,162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,153.42x = 607,426.16 × 249,162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,153.42x = 151,347,943,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,347,943,867.55/440,153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,852.71

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