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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,456.52, 607,872.62 and 246,897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,456.52, 607,872.62 and 246,897.10 is: 340,741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,456.52 : 607,872.62 = 246,897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,456.52/607,872.62 = 246,897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,456.52x = 607,872.62 × 246,897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,456.52x = 150,081,987,047.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,081,987,047.40/440,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,741.89

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