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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,147.55, 660,466.64 and 237,739.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,147.55, 660,466.64 and 237,739.57 is: 356,741.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,147.55 : 660,466.64 = 237,739.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,147.55/660,466.64 = 237,739.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,147.55x = 660,466.64 × 237,739.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,147.55x = 157,019,056,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,019,056,313.97/440,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,741.86

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