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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,321.60, 778,982.40 and 440,589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,321.60, 778,982.40 and 440,589.60 is: 660,884.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,321.60 : 778,982.40 = 440,589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,321.60/778,982.40 = 440,589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,321.60x = 778,982.40 × 440,589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,321.60x = 343,211,544,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,211,544,023.04/519,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,884.40

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