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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,413.40, 607,729.02 and 304,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,413.40, 607,729.02 and 304,592.60 is: 420,309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,413.40 : 607,729.02 = 304,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,413.40/607,729.02 = 304,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,413.40x = 607,729.02 × 304,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,413.40x = 185,109,762,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,109,762,297.25/440,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,309.11

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