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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,492.40, 660,738.60 and 386,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,492.40, 660,738.60 and 386,254.80 is: 579,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,492.40 : 660,738.60 = 386,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,492.40/660,738.60 = 386,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,492.40x = 660,738.60 × 386,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,492.40x = 255,213,455,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,213,455,795.28/440,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,382.20

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