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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,421.48, 607,610.70 and 311,549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,421.48, 607,610.70 and 311,549.40 is: 429,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,421.48 : 607,610.70 = 311,549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,421.48/607,610.70 = 311,549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,421.48x = 607,610.70 × 311,549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,421.48x = 189,300,749,018.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,300,749,018.58/440,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,817.25

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