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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,529.37, 607,398.62 and 372,426.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,529.37, 607,398.62 and 372,426.19 is: 513,498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,529.37 : 607,398.62 = 372,426.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,529.37/607,398.62 = 372,426.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,529.37x = 607,398.62 × 372,426.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,529.37x = 226,211,150,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,211,150,477.23/440,529.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,498.46

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