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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,106.40, 660,159.60 and 282,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,106.40, 660,159.60 and 282,642.40 is: 423,963.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,106.40 : 660,159.60 = 282,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,106.40/660,159.60 = 282,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,106.40x = 660,159.60 × 282,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,106.40x = 186,589,093,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,589,093,727.04/440,106.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,963.60

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