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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,005.88, 658,892.41 and 368,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,005.88, 658,892.41 and 368,741.12 is: 552,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,005.88 : 658,892.41 = 368,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,005.88/658,892.41 = 368,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,005.88x = 658,892.41 × 368,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,005.88x = 242,960,720,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,960,720,084.73/440,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,176.08

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