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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,276.96, 607,584.58 and 249,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,276.96, 607,584.58 and 249,327.56 is: 344,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,276.96 : 607,584.58 = 249,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,276.96/607,584.58 = 249,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,276.96x = 607,584.58 × 249,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,276.96x = 151,487,580,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,487,580,825.03/440,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,073.38

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