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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,149.09, 660,468.95 and 237,741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,149.09, 660,468.95 and 237,741.11 is: 356,744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,149.09 : 660,468.95 = 237,741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,149.09/660,468.95 = 237,741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,149.09x = 660,468.95 × 237,741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,149.09x = 157,020,621,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,020,621,293.54/440,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,744.17

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