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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,189.94, 608,031.94 and 364,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,189.94, 608,031.94 and 364,016.72 is: 502,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,189.94 : 608,031.94 = 364,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,189.94/608,031.94 = 364,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,189.94x = 608,031.94 × 364,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,189.94x = 221,333,792,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,333,792,454.04/440,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,814.29

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