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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,889.38, 608,474.88 and 249,882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,889.38, 608,474.88 and 249,882.26 is: 344,864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,889.38 : 608,474.88 = 249,882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,889.38/608,474.88 = 249,882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,889.38x = 608,474.88 × 249,882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,889.38x = 152,047,078,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,047,078,167.63/440,889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,864.46

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