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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,840.51, 608,366.57 and 247,291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,840.51, 608,366.57 and 247,291.13 is: 341,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,840.51 : 608,366.57 = 247,291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,840.51/608,366.57 = 247,291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,840.51x = 608,366.57 × 247,291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,840.51x = 150,443,656,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,443,656,549.52/440,840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,265.50

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