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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,078.40, 606,437.28 and 312,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,078.40, 606,437.28 and 312,396.48 is: 430,488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,078.40 : 606,437.28 = 312,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,078.40/606,437.28 = 312,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,078.40x = 606,437.28 × 312,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,078.40x = 189,448,871,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,448,871,612.77/440,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,488.91

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