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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,233.40, 660,350.10 and 282,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,233.40, 660,350.10 and 282,769.40 is: 424,154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,233.40 : 660,350.10 = 282,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,233.40/660,350.10 = 282,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,233.40x = 660,350.10 × 282,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,233.40x = 186,726,801,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,726,801,566.94/440,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,154.10

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