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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,840.70, 608,366.83 and 247,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,840.70, 608,366.83 and 247,291.32 is: 341,265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,840.70 : 608,366.83 = 247,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,840.70/608,366.83 = 247,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,840.70x = 608,366.83 × 247,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,840.70x = 150,443,836,434.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,443,836,434.92/440,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,265.76

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