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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,109.96, 607,361.40 and 268,036.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,109.96, 607,361.40 and 268,036.02 is: 369,895.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,109.96 : 607,361.40 = 268,036.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,109.96/607,361.40 = 268,036.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,109.96x = 607,361.40 × 268,036.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,109.96x = 162,794,732,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,794,732,357.63/440,109.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,895.59

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