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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,333.82, 607,728.15 and 355,186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,333.82, 607,728.15 and 355,186.62 is: 490,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,333.82 : 607,728.15 = 355,186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,333.82/607,728.15 = 355,186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,333.82x = 607,728.15 × 355,186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,333.82x = 215,856,907,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,856,907,477.35/440,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,211.97

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