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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,627.91, 608,064.33 and 249,640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,627.91, 608,064.33 and 249,640.84 is: 344,503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,627.91 : 608,064.33 = 249,640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,627.91/608,064.33 = 249,640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,627.91x = 608,064.33 × 249,640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,627.91x = 151,797,690,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,797,690,115.24/440,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,503.12

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