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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,219.45, 660,222.86 and 183,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,219.45, 660,222.86 and 183,913.52 is: 275,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,219.45 : 660,222.86 = 183,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,219.45/660,222.86 = 183,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,219.45x = 660,222.86 × 183,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,219.45x = 121,423,905,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,423,905,946.39/440,219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,825.85

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