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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,294.93, 660,435.30 and 174,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,294.93, 660,435.30 and 174,057.92 is: 261,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,294.93 : 660,435.30 = 174,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,294.93/660,435.30 = 174,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,294.93x = 660,435.30 × 174,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,294.93x = 114,953,994,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,953,994,612.58/440,294.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,084.08

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