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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,172.27, 660,447.95 and 237,727.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,172.27, 660,447.95 and 237,727.76 is: 356,694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,172.27 : 660,447.95 = 237,727.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,172.27/660,447.95 = 237,727.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,172.27x = 660,447.95 × 237,727.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,172.27x = 157,006,807,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,006,807,259.21/440,172.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,694.00

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