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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,178.53, 607,435.42 and 246,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,178.53, 607,435.42 and 246,584.96 is: 340,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,178.53 : 607,435.42 = 246,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,178.53/607,435.42 = 246,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,178.53x = 607,435.42 × 246,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,178.53x = 149,784,439,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,784,439,645.41/440,178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,281.11

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