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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,266.76, 607,585.54 and 246,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,266.76, 607,585.54 and 246,676.14 is: 340,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,266.76 : 607,585.54 = 246,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,266.76/607,585.54 = 246,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,266.76x = 607,585.54 × 246,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,266.76x = 149,876,855,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,876,855,727.02/440,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,422.83

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