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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,438.03, 607,847.11 and 246,878.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,438.03, 607,847.11 and 246,878.58 is: 340,716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,438.03 : 607,847.11 = 246,878.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,438.03/607,847.11 = 246,878.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,438.03x = 607,847.11 × 246,878.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,438.03x = 150,064,433,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,064,433,730.48/440,438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,716.34

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