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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,853.84, 608,385.33 and 249,863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,853.84, 608,385.33 and 249,863.13 is: 344,815.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,853.84 : 608,385.33 = 249,863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,853.84/608,385.33 = 249,863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,853.84x = 608,385.33 × 249,863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,853.84x = 152,013,062,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,013,062,799.88/440,853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,815.10

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