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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,813.98, 608,280.73 and 247,229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,813.98, 608,280.73 and 247,229.65 is: 341,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,813.98 : 608,280.73 = 247,229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,813.98/608,280.73 = 247,229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,813.98x = 608,280.73 × 247,229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,813.98x = 150,385,031,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,385,031,979.65/440,813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,153.05

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