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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,845.72, 608,433.56 and 268,863.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,845.72, 608,433.56 and 268,863.51 is: 371,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,845.72 : 608,433.56 = 268,863.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,845.72/608,433.56 = 268,863.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,845.72x = 608,433.56 × 268,863.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,845.72x = 163,585,582,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,585,582,543.40/440,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,072.18

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