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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,268.59, 904,549.64 and 440,533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,268.59, 904,549.64 and 440,533.23 is: 608,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,268.59 : 904,549.64 = 440,533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,268.59/904,549.64 = 440,533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,268.59x = 904,549.64 × 440,533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,268.59x = 398,484,174,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,484,174,604.54/655,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,123.42

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