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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,096.46, 607,342.77 and 268,022.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,096.46, 607,342.77 and 268,022.49 is: 369,876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,096.46 : 607,342.77 = 268,022.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,096.46/607,342.77 = 268,022.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,096.46x = 607,342.77 × 268,022.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,096.46x = 162,781,521,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,781,521,498.90/440,096.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,876.92

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