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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,677.74, 608,321.33 and 297,631.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,677.74, 608,321.33 and 297,631.54 is: 410,857.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,677.74 : 608,321.33 = 297,631.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,677.74/608,321.33 = 297,631.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,677.74x = 608,321.33 × 297,631.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,677.74x = 181,055,614,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,055,614,262.75/440,677.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,857.18

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