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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,531.91, 607,797.51 and 246,912.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,531.91, 607,797.51 and 246,912.79 is: 340,663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,531.91 : 607,797.51 = 246,912.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,531.91/607,797.51 = 246,912.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,531.91x = 607,797.51 × 246,912.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,531.91x = 150,072,978,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,072,978,949.15/440,531.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,663.13

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