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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,284.34, 607,594.77 and 249,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,284.34, 607,594.77 and 249,334.94 is: 344,083.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,284.34 : 607,594.77 = 249,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,284.34/607,594.77 = 249,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,284.34x = 607,594.77 × 249,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,284.34x = 151,494,602,484.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,494,602,484.29/440,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,083.56

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