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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,744.88, 844,299.96 and 440,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,744.88, 844,299.96 and 440,230.68 is: 607,584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,744.88 : 844,299.96 = 440,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,744.88/844,299.96 = 440,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,744.88x = 844,299.96 × 440,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,744.88x = 371,686,745,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,686,745,514.77/611,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,584.56

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