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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,974.18, 608,628.88 and 249,988.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,974.18, 608,628.88 and 249,988.32 is: 345,031.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,974.18 : 608,628.88 = 249,988.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,974.18/608,628.88 = 249,988.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,974.18x = 608,628.88 × 249,988.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,974.18x = 152,150,111,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,150,111,214.68/440,974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,031.79

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