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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,440.41, 942,069.74 and 440,840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,440.41, 942,069.74 and 440,840.76 is: 608,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,440.41 : 942,069.74 = 440,840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,440.41/942,069.74 = 440,840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,440.41x = 942,069.74 × 440,840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,440.41x = 415,302,737,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,302,737,950.40/682,440.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,555.32

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