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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,058.95, 660,514.13 and 212,514.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,058.95, 660,514.13 and 212,514.05 is: 318,976.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,058.95 : 660,514.13 = 212,514.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,058.95/660,514.13 = 212,514.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,058.95x = 660,514.13 × 212,514.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,058.95x = 140,368,533,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,368,533,437.24/440,058.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,976.66

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