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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,336.93, 607,664.97 and 249,387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,336.93, 607,664.97 and 249,387.23 is: 344,154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,336.93 : 607,664.97 = 249,387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,336.93/607,664.97 = 249,387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,336.93x = 607,664.97 × 249,387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,336.93x = 151,543,883,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,543,883,636.33/440,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,154.38

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