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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,032.45, 607,223.78 and 270,233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,032.45, 607,223.78 and 270,233.77 is: 372,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,032.45 : 607,223.78 = 270,233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,032.45/607,223.78 = 270,233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,032.45x = 607,223.78 × 270,233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,032.45x = 164,092,369,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,092,369,784.99/440,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,909.70

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