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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,056.93, 607,083.19 and 287,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,056.93, 607,083.19 and 287,059.88 is: 396,015.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,056.93 : 607,083.19 = 287,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,056.93/607,083.19 = 287,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,056.93x = 607,083.19 × 287,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,056.93x = 174,269,226,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,269,226,194.91/440,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,015.18

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