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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,840.36, 659,716.79 and 203,179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,840.36, 659,716.79 and 203,179.62 is: 304,749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,840.36 : 659,716.79 = 203,179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,840.36/659,716.79 = 203,179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,840.36x = 659,716.79 × 203,179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,840.36x = 134,041,006,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,041,006,699.82/439,840.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,749.22

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