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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,319.53, 607,643.28 and 246,727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,319.53, 607,643.28 and 246,727.65 is: 340,485.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,319.53 : 607,643.28 = 246,727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,319.53/607,643.28 = 246,727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,319.53x = 607,643.28 × 246,727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,319.53x = 149,922,398,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,922,398,512.69/440,319.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,485.46

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