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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,435.16, 607,829.94 and 246,845.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,435.16, 607,829.94 and 246,845.16 is: 340,662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,435.16 : 607,829.94 = 246,845.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,435.16/607,829.94 = 246,845.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,435.16x = 607,829.94 × 246,845.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,435.16x = 150,039,878,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,039,878,792.09/440,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,662.81

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