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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,002.40, 660,003.60 and 290,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,002.40, 660,003.60 and 290,411.60 is: 435,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,002.40 : 660,003.60 = 290,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,002.40/660,003.60 = 290,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,002.40x = 660,003.60 × 290,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,002.40x = 191,672,701,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,672,701,481.76/440,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,617.40

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