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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,946.78, 741,672.84 and 440,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,946.78, 741,672.84 and 440,789.44 is: 607,721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,946.78 : 741,672.84 = 440,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,946.78/741,672.84 = 440,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,946.78x = 741,672.84 × 440,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,946.78x = 326,921,555,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,921,555,806.81/537,946.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,721.00

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