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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,768.92, 608,273.94 and 249,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,768.92, 608,273.94 and 249,775.96 is: 344,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,768.92 : 608,273.94 = 249,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,768.92/608,273.94 = 249,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,768.92x = 608,273.94 × 249,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,768.92x = 151,932,207,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,932,207,306.48/440,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,698.10

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