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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,284.34, 607,592.76 and 249,298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,284.34, 607,592.76 and 249,298.04 is: 344,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,284.34 : 607,592.76 = 249,298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,284.34/607,592.76 = 249,298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,284.34x = 607,592.76 × 249,298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,284.34x = 151,471,684,186.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,471,684,186.19/440,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,031.51

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