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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,320.53, 607,644.66 and 246,728.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,320.53, 607,644.66 and 246,728.65 is: 340,486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,320.53 : 607,644.66 = 246,728.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,320.53/607,644.66 = 246,728.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,320.53x = 607,644.66 × 246,728.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,320.53x = 149,923,346,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,923,346,641.51/440,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,486.84

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