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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,457.77, 607,874.34 and 246,898.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,457.77, 607,874.34 and 246,898.35 is: 340,743.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,457.77 : 607,874.34 = 246,898.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,457.77/607,874.34 = 246,898.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,457.77x = 607,874.34 × 246,898.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,457.77x = 150,083,171,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,083,171,553.34/440,457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,743.62

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