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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,439.44, 607,848.83 and 246,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,439.44, 607,848.83 and 246,846.20 is: 340,671.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,439.44 : 607,848.83 = 246,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,439.44/607,848.83 = 246,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,439.44x = 607,848.83 × 246,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,439.44x = 150,045,169,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,045,169,586.47/440,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,671.51

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