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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,040.63, 659,357.85 and 282,138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,040.63, 659,357.85 and 282,138.15 is: 422,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,040.63 : 659,357.85 = 282,138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,040.63/659,357.85 = 282,138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,040.63x = 659,357.85 × 282,138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,040.63x = 186,030,003,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,030,003,986.98/440,040.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,756.43

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