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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,325.72, 660,040.26 and 173,720.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,325.72, 660,040.26 and 173,720.28 is: 260,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,325.72 : 660,040.26 = 173,720.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,325.72/660,040.26 = 173,720.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,325.72x = 660,040.26 × 173,720.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,325.72x = 114,662,378,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,662,378,778.47/440,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,403.55

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