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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,214.79, 659,192.26 and 305,086.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,214.79, 659,192.26 and 305,086.27 is: 456,846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,214.79 : 659,192.26 = 305,086.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,214.79/659,192.26 = 305,086.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,214.79x = 659,192.26 × 305,086.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,214.79x = 201,110,504,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,110,504,520.31/440,214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,846.32

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