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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,434.41, 607,842.14 and 246,874.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,434.41, 607,842.14 and 246,874.99 is: 340,711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,434.41 : 607,842.14 = 246,874.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,434.41/607,842.14 = 246,874.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,434.41x = 607,842.14 × 246,874.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,434.41x = 150,061,022,234.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,061,022,234.08/440,434.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,711.39

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