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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,244.52, 660,096.91 and 187,381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,244.52, 660,096.91 and 187,381.02 is: 280,956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,244.52 : 660,096.91 = 187,381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,244.52/660,096.91 = 187,381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,244.52x = 660,096.91 × 187,381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,244.52x = 123,689,633,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,689,633,542.97/440,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,956.67

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