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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,222.97, 660,228.23 and 183,917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,222.97, 660,228.23 and 183,917.08 is: 275,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,222.97 : 660,228.23 = 183,917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,222.97/660,228.23 = 183,917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,222.97x = 660,228.23 × 183,917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,222.97x = 121,427,249,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,427,249,480.25/440,222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,831.25

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