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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,226.99, 607,528.26 and 246,642.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,226.99, 607,528.26 and 246,642.86 is: 340,375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,226.99 : 607,528.26 = 246,642.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,226.99/607,528.26 = 246,642.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,226.99x = 607,528.26 × 246,642.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,226.99x = 149,842,507,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,842,507,577.22/440,226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,375.56

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