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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,679.38, 608,323.58 and 297,633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,679.38, 608,323.58 and 297,633.17 is: 410,859.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,679.38 : 608,323.58 = 297,633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,679.38/608,323.58 = 297,633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,679.38x = 608,323.58 × 297,633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,679.38x = 181,057,270,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,057,270,971.37/440,679.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,859.42

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