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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,840.64, 608,366.75 and 247,291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,840.64, 608,366.75 and 247,291.25 is: 341,265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,840.64 : 608,366.75 = 247,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,840.64/608,366.75 = 247,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,840.64x = 608,366.75 × 247,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,840.64x = 150,443,774,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,443,774,350.40/440,840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,265.67

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