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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,279.78, 607,601.12 and 246,695.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,279.78, 607,601.12 and 246,695.58 is: 340,448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,279.78 : 607,601.12 = 246,695.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,279.78/607,601.12 = 246,695.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,279.78x = 607,601.12 × 246,695.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,279.78x = 149,892,509,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,892,509,473.57/440,279.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,448.32

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