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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,140.40, 659,627.40 and 389,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,140.40, 659,627.40 and 389,985.20 is: 584,461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,140.40 : 659,627.40 = 389,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,140.40/659,627.40 = 389,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,140.40x = 659,627.40 × 389,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,140.40x = 257,244,923,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,244,923,514.48/440,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,461.06

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