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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,357.32, 607,730.58 and 249,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,357.32, 607,730.58 and 249,404.68 is: 344,199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,357.32 : 607,730.58 = 249,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,357.32/607,730.58 = 249,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,357.32x = 607,730.58 × 249,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,357.32x = 151,570,850,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,570,850,831.11/440,357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,199.68

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