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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,341.27, 607,671.05 and 268,259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,341.27, 607,671.05 and 268,259.23 is: 370,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,341.27 : 607,671.05 = 268,259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,341.27/607,671.05 = 268,259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,341.27x = 607,671.05 × 268,259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,341.27x = 163,013,367,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,013,367,384.58/440,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,197.79

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