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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,430.90, 607,837.30 and 246,871.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,430.90, 607,837.30 and 246,871.49 is: 340,706.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,430.90 : 607,837.30 = 246,871.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,430.90/607,837.30 = 246,871.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,430.90x = 607,837.30 × 246,871.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,430.90x = 150,057,699,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,057,699,928.58/440,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,706.57

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