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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,844.53, 608,358.70 and 247,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,844.53, 608,358.70 and 247,252.20 is: 341,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,844.53 : 608,358.70 = 247,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,844.53/608,358.70 = 247,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,844.53x = 608,358.70 × 247,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,844.53x = 150,418,024,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,418,024,991.86/440,844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,204.25

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