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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,229.06, 607,549.68 and 249,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,229.06, 607,549.68 and 249,271.02 is: 344,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,229.06 : 607,549.68 = 249,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,229.06/607,549.68 = 249,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,229.06x = 607,549.68 × 249,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,229.06x = 151,444,528,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,444,528,434.27/440,229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,013.02

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