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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,555.32, 607,996.39 and 249,570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,555.32, 607,996.39 and 249,570.28 is: 344,424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,555.32 : 607,996.39 = 249,570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,555.32/607,996.39 = 249,570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,555.32x = 607,996.39 × 249,570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,555.32x = 151,737,829,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,737,829,291.29/440,555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,424.01

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