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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,552.81, 607,992.96 and 249,567.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,552.81, 607,992.96 and 249,567.77 is: 344,420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,552.81 : 607,992.96 = 249,567.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,552.81/607,992.96 = 249,567.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,552.81x = 607,992.96 × 249,567.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,552.81x = 151,735,447,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,735,447,202.90/440,552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,420.56

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