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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,708.28, 844,249.40 and 440,194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,708.28, 844,249.40 and 440,194.02 is: 607,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,708.28 : 844,249.40 = 440,194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,708.28/844,249.40 = 440,194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,708.28x = 844,249.40 × 440,194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,708.28x = 371,633,537,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,633,537,268.59/611,708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,533.93

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