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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,555.14, 607,970.37 and 249,564.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,555.14, 607,970.37 and 249,564.43 is: 344,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,555.14 : 607,970.37 = 249,564.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,555.14/607,970.37 = 249,564.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,555.14x = 607,970.37 × 249,564.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,555.14x = 151,727,778,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,727,778,845.94/440,555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,401.34

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