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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,774.40, 659,661.60 and 144,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,774.40, 659,661.60 and 144,286.40 is: 216,429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,774.40 : 659,661.60 = 144,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,774.40/659,661.60 = 144,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,774.40x = 659,661.60 × 144,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,774.40x = 95,180,197,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,180,197,482.24/439,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,429.60

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