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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,050.66, 659,970.30 and 203,165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,050.66, 659,970.30 and 203,165.74 is: 304,699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,050.66 : 659,970.30 = 203,165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,050.66/659,970.30 = 203,165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,050.66x = 659,970.30 × 203,165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,050.66x = 134,083,354,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,083,354,377.52/440,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,699.81

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