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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,441.44, 607,851.58 and 246,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,441.44, 607,851.58 and 246,848.20 is: 340,674.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,441.44 : 607,851.58 = 246,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,441.44/607,851.58 = 246,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,441.44x = 607,851.58 × 246,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,441.44x = 150,047,068,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,047,068,390.16/440,441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,674.28

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