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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,503.76, 607,875.72 and 249,513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,503.76, 607,875.72 and 249,513.32 is: 344,317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,503.76 : 607,875.72 = 249,513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,503.76/607,875.72 = 249,513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,503.76x = 607,875.72 × 249,513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,503.76x = 151,673,089,044.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,673,089,044.59/440,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,317.35

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