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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,554.14, 607,968.99 and 249,563.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,554.14, 607,968.99 and 249,563.43 is: 344,399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,554.14 : 607,968.99 = 249,563.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,554.14/607,968.99 = 249,563.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,554.14x = 607,968.99 × 249,563.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,554.14x = 151,726,826,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,726,826,478.04/440,554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,399.96

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