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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,278.24, 607,590.48 and 249,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,278.24, 607,590.48 and 249,286.24 is: 344,018.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,278.24 : 607,590.48 = 249,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,278.24/607,590.48 = 249,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,278.24x = 607,590.48 × 249,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,278.24x = 151,463,946,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,463,946,219.00/440,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,018.70

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