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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,097.46, 607,344.15 and 268,023.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,097.46, 607,344.15 and 268,023.49 is: 369,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,097.46 : 607,344.15 = 268,023.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,097.46/607,344.15 = 268,023.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,097.46x = 607,344.15 × 268,023.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,097.46x = 162,782,498,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,782,498,714.08/440,097.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,878.30

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