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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,506.40, 607,995.60 and 289,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,506.40, 607,995.60 and 289,617.44 is: 399,735.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,506.40 : 607,995.60 = 289,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,506.40/607,995.60 = 289,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,506.40x = 607,995.60 × 289,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,506.40x = 176,086,129,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,086,129,203.26/440,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,735.69

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