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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,047.42, 607,244.38 and 270,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,047.42, 607,244.38 and 270,248.74 is: 372,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,047.42 : 607,244.38 = 270,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,047.42/607,244.38 = 270,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,047.42x = 607,244.38 × 270,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,047.42x = 164,107,026,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,107,026,373.35/440,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,930.32

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