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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,812.98, 608,279.36 and 247,228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,812.98, 608,279.36 and 247,228.65 is: 341,151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,812.98 : 608,279.36 = 247,228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,812.98/608,279.36 = 247,228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,812.98x = 608,279.36 × 247,228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,812.98x = 150,384,083,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,384,083,759.52/440,812.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,151.67

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