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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,377.60, 606,339.84 and 388,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,377.60, 606,339.84 and 388,641.28 is: 535,105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,377.60 : 606,339.84 = 388,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,377.60/606,339.84 = 388,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,377.60x = 606,339.84 × 388,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,377.60x = 235,648,691,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,648,691,532.60/440,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,105.99

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