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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,506.76, 607,879.86 and 249,516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,506.76, 607,879.86 and 249,516.32 is: 344,321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,506.76 : 607,879.86 = 249,516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,506.76/607,879.86 = 249,516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,506.76x = 607,879.86 × 249,516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,506.76x = 151,675,945,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,675,945,669.32/440,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,321.49

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