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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,439.66, 607,836.15 and 246,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,439.66, 607,836.15 and 246,849.66 is: 340,669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,439.66 : 607,836.15 = 246,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,439.66/607,836.15 = 246,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,439.66x = 607,836.15 × 246,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,439.66x = 150,044,146,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,044,146,963.21/440,439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,669.02

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