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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,407.82, 607,805.45 and 246,848.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,407.82, 607,805.45 and 246,848.41 is: 340,674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,407.82 : 607,805.45 = 246,848.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,407.82/607,805.45 = 246,848.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,407.82x = 607,805.45 × 246,848.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,407.82x = 150,035,805,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,035,805,882.81/440,407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,674.71

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