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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,171.91, 607,459.95 and 246,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,171.91, 607,459.95 and 246,568.14 is: 340,276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,171.91 : 607,459.95 = 246,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,171.91/607,459.95 = 246,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,171.91x = 607,459.95 × 246,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,171.91x = 149,780,269,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,780,269,995.99/440,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,276.76

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