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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,170.40, 607,457.88 and 246,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,170.40, 607,457.88 and 246,566.63 is: 340,274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,170.40 : 607,457.88 = 246,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,170.40/607,457.88 = 246,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,170.40x = 607,457.88 × 246,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,170.40x = 149,778,843,857.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,778,843,857.19/440,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,274.68

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