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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,388.60, 607,715.96 and 249,403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,388.60, 607,715.96 and 249,403.38 is: 344,165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,388.60 : 607,715.96 = 249,403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,388.60/607,715.96 = 249,403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,388.60x = 607,715.96 × 249,403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,388.60x = 151,566,414,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,566,414,503.95/440,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,165.16

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