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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,461.84, 607,879.88 and 246,902.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,461.84, 607,879.88 and 246,902.31 is: 340,749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,461.84 : 607,879.88 = 246,902.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,461.84/607,879.88 = 246,902.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,461.84x = 607,879.88 × 246,902.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,461.84x = 150,086,946,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,086,946,574.52/440,461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,749.03

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