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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,416.90, 607,817.94 and 246,857.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,416.90, 607,817.94 and 246,857.50 is: 340,687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,416.90 : 607,817.94 = 246,857.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,416.90/607,817.94 = 246,857.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,416.90x = 607,817.94 × 246,857.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,416.90x = 150,044,417,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,044,417,123.55/440,416.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,687.24

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