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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,224.52, 608,808.86 and 296,240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,224.52, 608,808.86 and 296,240.77 is: 408,757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,224.52 : 608,808.86 = 296,240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,224.52/608,808.86 = 296,240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,224.52x = 608,808.86 × 296,240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,224.52x = 180,354,004,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,354,004,147.66/441,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,757.89

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