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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,032.77, 607,224.20 and 270,234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,032.77, 607,224.20 and 270,234.09 is: 372,910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,032.77 : 607,224.20 = 270,234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,032.77/607,224.20 = 270,234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,032.77x = 607,224.20 × 270,234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,032.77x = 164,092,677,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,092,677,761.81/440,032.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,910.13

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