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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,811.73, 608,386.69 and 268,829.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,811.73, 608,386.69 and 268,829.47 is: 371,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,811.73 : 608,386.69 = 268,829.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,811.73/608,386.69 = 268,829.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,811.73x = 608,386.69 × 268,829.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,811.73x = 163,552,273,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,552,273,292.79/440,811.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,025.23

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