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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,511.08, 660,766.61 and 388,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,511.08, 660,766.61 and 388,023.08 is: 582,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,511.08 : 660,766.61 = 388,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,511.08/660,766.61 = 388,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,511.08x = 660,766.61 × 388,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,511.08x = 256,392,692,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,392,692,839.58/440,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,034.61

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