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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,178.31, 660,267.51 and 229,767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,178.31, 660,267.51 and 229,767.04 is: 344,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,178.31 : 660,267.51 = 229,767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,178.31/660,267.51 = 229,767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,178.31x = 660,267.51 × 229,767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,178.31x = 151,707,711,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,707,711,380.87/440,178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,650.58

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