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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,435.68, 607,843.64 and 246,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,435.68, 607,843.64 and 246,842.44 is: 340,666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,435.68 : 607,843.64 = 246,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,435.68/607,843.64 = 246,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,435.68x = 607,843.64 × 246,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,435.68x = 150,041,606,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,041,606,333.58/440,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,666.33

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