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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,973.18, 608,627.50 and 249,987.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,973.18, 608,627.50 and 249,987.32 is: 345,030.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,973.18 : 608,627.50 = 249,987.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,973.18/608,627.50 = 249,987.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,973.18x = 608,627.50 × 249,987.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,973.18x = 152,149,157,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,149,157,603.30/440,973.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,030.41

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