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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,216.41, 659,194.70 and 305,087.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,216.41, 659,194.70 and 305,087.89 is: 456,848.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,216.41 : 659,194.70 = 305,087.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,216.41/659,194.70 = 305,087.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,216.41x = 659,194.70 × 305,087.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,216.41x = 201,112,318,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,112,318,596.74/440,216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,848.75

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