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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,479.24, 607,716.78 and 246,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,479.24, 607,716.78 and 246,858.66 is: 340,583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,479.24 : 607,716.78 = 246,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,479.24/607,716.78 = 246,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,479.24x = 607,716.78 × 246,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,479.24x = 150,020,149,970.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,020,149,970.32/440,479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,583.93

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