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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,320.44, 607,049.09 and 287,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,320.44, 607,049.09 and 287,055.48 is: 395,749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,320.44 : 607,049.09 = 287,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,320.44/607,049.09 = 287,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,320.44x = 607,049.09 × 287,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,320.44x = 174,256,767,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,256,767,913.51/440,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,749.90

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