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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,545.83, 607,990.38 and 246,950.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,545.83, 607,990.38 and 246,950.43 is: 340,812.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,545.83 : 607,990.38 = 246,950.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,545.83/607,990.38 = 246,950.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,545.83x = 607,990.38 × 246,950.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,545.83x = 150,143,485,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,143,485,776.86/440,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,812.41

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