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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,160.39, 660,485.79 and 237,752.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,160.39, 660,485.79 and 237,752.37 is: 356,761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,160.39 : 660,485.79 = 237,752.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,160.39/660,485.79 = 237,752.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,160.39x = 660,485.79 × 237,752.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,160.39x = 157,032,061,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,032,061,923.82/440,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,761.00

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