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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,265.76, 607,584.17 and 246,675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,265.76, 607,584.17 and 246,675.15 is: 340,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,265.76 : 607,584.17 = 246,675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,265.76/607,584.17 = 246,675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,265.76x = 607,584.17 × 246,675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,265.76x = 149,875,916,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,875,916,272.38/440,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,421.47

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