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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,254.64, 607,561.21 and 246,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,254.64, 607,561.21 and 246,676.74 is: 340,419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,254.64 : 607,561.21 = 246,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,254.64/607,561.21 = 246,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,254.64x = 607,561.21 × 246,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,254.64x = 149,871,218,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,871,218,693.22/440,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,419.39

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