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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,817.74, 608,394.98 and 268,835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,817.74, 608,394.98 and 268,835.48 is: 371,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,817.74 : 608,394.98 = 268,835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,817.74/608,394.98 = 268,835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,817.74x = 608,394.98 × 268,835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,817.74x = 163,558,152,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,558,152,091.74/440,817.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,033.51

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