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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,705.34, 608,359.23 and 297,659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,705.34, 608,359.23 and 297,659.16 is: 410,895.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,705.34 : 608,359.23 = 297,659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,705.34/608,359.23 = 297,659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,705.34x = 608,359.23 × 297,659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,705.34x = 181,083,697,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,083,697,380.05/440,705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,895.17

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