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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,267.76, 607,586.92 and 246,677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,267.76, 607,586.92 and 246,677.14 is: 340,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,267.76 : 607,586.92 = 246,677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,267.76/607,586.92 = 246,677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,267.76x = 607,586.92 × 246,677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,267.76x = 149,877,803,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,877,803,727.01/440,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,424.21

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