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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,014.23, 607,132.89 and 267,885.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,014.23, 607,132.89 and 267,885.99 is: 369,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,014.23 : 607,132.89 = 267,885.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,014.23/607,132.89 = 267,885.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,014.23x = 607,132.89 × 267,885.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,014.23x = 162,642,395,299.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,642,395,299.21/440,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,629.85

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