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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,825.22, 608,405.28 and 268,842.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,825.22, 608,405.28 and 268,842.99 is: 371,043.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,825.22 : 608,405.28 = 268,842.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,825.22/608,405.28 = 268,842.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,825.22x = 608,405.28 × 268,842.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,825.22x = 163,565,494,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,565,494,606.99/440,825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,043.87

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