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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,762, 608,501.33 and 337,201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,762, 608,501.33 and 337,201.35 is: 465,528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,762 : 608,501.33 = 337,201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,762/608,501.33 = 337,201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,762x = 608,501.33 × 337,201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,762x = 205,187,469,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,187,469,952.80/440,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,528.95

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