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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,889.77, 607,864.49 and 285,566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,889.77, 607,864.49 and 285,566.91 is: 393,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,889.77 : 607,864.49 = 285,566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,889.77/607,864.49 = 285,566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,889.77x = 607,864.49 × 285,566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,889.77x = 173,585,984,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,585,984,108.03/440,889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,717.42

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