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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,201.79, 605,139.66 and 378,721.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,201.79, 605,139.66 and 378,721.98 is: 520,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,201.79 : 605,139.66 = 378,721.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,201.79/605,139.66 = 378,721.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,201.79x = 605,139.66 × 378,721.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,201.79x = 229,179,690,211.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,179,690,211.73/440,201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,624.17

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