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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,439.03, 607,848.49 and 246,879.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,439.03, 607,848.49 and 246,879.58 is: 340,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,439.03 : 607,848.49 = 246,879.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,439.03/607,848.49 = 246,879.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,439.03x = 607,848.49 × 246,879.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,439.03x = 150,065,379,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,065,379,914.83/440,439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,717.72

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