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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,302.46, 660,731.64 and 187,583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,302.46, 660,731.64 and 187,583.06 is: 281,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,302.46 : 660,731.64 = 187,583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,302.46/660,731.64 = 187,583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,302.46x = 660,731.64 × 187,583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,302.46x = 123,942,062,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,942,062,870.02/440,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,493.01

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