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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,333.47, 660,291.98 and 170,587.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,333.47, 660,291.98 and 170,587.94 is: 255,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,333.47 : 660,291.98 = 170,587.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,333.47/660,291.98 = 170,587.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,333.47x = 660,291.98 × 170,587.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,333.47x = 112,637,850,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,637,850,743.92/440,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,801.25

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