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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,455.52, 607,871.24 and 246,896.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,455.52, 607,871.24 and 246,896.10 is: 340,740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,455.52 : 607,871.24 = 246,896.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,455.52/607,871.24 = 246,896.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,455.52x = 607,871.24 × 246,896.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,455.52x = 150,081,037,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,081,037,223.68/440,455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,740.51

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