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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,145.60, 660,218.40 and 203,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,145.60, 660,218.40 and 203,949.60 is: 305,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,145.60 : 660,218.40 = 203,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,145.60/660,218.40 = 203,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,145.60x = 660,218.40 × 203,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,145.60x = 134,651,278,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,651,278,592.64/440,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,924.40

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