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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,479.48, 607,717.13 and 246,858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,479.48, 607,717.13 and 246,858.91 is: 340,584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,479.48 : 607,717.13 = 246,858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,479.48/607,717.13 = 246,858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,479.48x = 607,717.13 × 246,858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,479.48x = 150,020,388,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,020,388,300.13/440,479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,584.28

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