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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,067.87, 660,101.79 and 240,279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,067.87, 660,101.79 and 240,279.26 is: 360,418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,067.87 : 660,101.79 = 240,279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,067.87/660,101.79 = 240,279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,067.87x = 660,101.79 × 240,279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,067.87x = 158,608,769,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,608,769,587.92/440,067.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,418.88

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