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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,005.38, 658,891.65 and 368,740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,005.38, 658,891.65 and 368,740.62 is: 552,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,005.38 : 658,891.65 = 368,740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,005.38/658,891.65 = 368,740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,005.38x = 658,891.65 × 368,740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,005.38x = 242,960,115,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,960,115,533.82/440,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,175.33

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