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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,010.40, 660,015.60 and 144,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,010.40, 660,015.60 and 144,522.40 is: 216,783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,010.40 : 660,015.60 = 144,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,010.40/660,015.60 = 144,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,010.40x = 660,015.60 × 144,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,010.40x = 95,387,038,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,387,038,549.44/440,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,783.60

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