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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,592.08, 608,014.94 and 249,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,592.08, 608,014.94 and 249,605 is: 344,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,592.08 : 608,014.94 = 249,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,592.08/608,014.94 = 249,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,592.08x = 608,014.94 × 249,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,592.08x = 151,763,569,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,763,569,098.70/440,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,453.69

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