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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,238.01, 607,538.18 and 246,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,238.01, 607,538.18 and 246,659.96 is: 340,396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,238.01 : 607,538.18 = 246,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,238.01/607,538.18 = 246,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,238.01x = 607,538.18 × 246,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,238.01x = 149,855,340,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,855,340,756.23/440,238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,396.19

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