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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,421.90, 607,878.99 and 289,532.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,421.90, 607,878.99 and 289,532.94 is: 399,619.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,421.90 : 607,878.99 = 289,532.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,421.90/607,878.99 = 289,532.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,421.90x = 607,878.99 × 289,532.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,421.90x = 176,000,991,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,000,991,138.93/440,421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,619.07

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