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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,441.40, 607,905.90 and 289,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,441.40, 607,905.90 and 289,552.44 is: 399,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,441.40 : 607,905.90 = 289,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,441.40/607,905.90 = 289,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,441.40x = 607,905.90 × 289,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,441.40x = 176,020,636,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,020,636,635.40/440,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,645.98

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