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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,482.20, 607,720.88 and 246,861.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,482.20, 607,720.88 and 246,861.64 is: 340,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,482.20 : 607,720.88 = 246,861.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,482.20/607,720.88 = 246,861.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,482.20x = 607,720.88 × 246,861.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,482.20x = 150,022,973,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,022,973,099.04/440,482.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,588.05

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