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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,842.08, 608,368.73 and 247,292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,842.08, 608,368.73 and 247,292.69 is: 341,267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,842.08 : 608,368.73 = 247,292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,842.08/608,368.73 = 247,292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,842.08x = 608,368.73 × 247,292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,842.08x = 150,445,139,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,445,139,753.58/440,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,267.65

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