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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,924.22, 608,481.90 and 247,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,924.22, 608,481.90 and 247,374.72 is: 341,380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,924.22 : 608,481.90 = 247,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,924.22/608,481.90 = 247,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,924.22x = 608,481.90 × 247,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,924.22x = 150,523,041,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,523,041,919.38/440,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,380.75

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