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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,131.61, 660,442.65 and 237,723.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,131.61, 660,442.65 and 237,723.61 is: 356,717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,131.61 : 660,442.65 = 237,723.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,131.61/660,442.65 = 237,723.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,131.61x = 660,442.65 × 237,723.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,131.61x = 157,002,809,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,002,809,767.35/440,131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,717.87

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