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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,419.68, 660,643.23 and 209,558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,419.68, 660,643.23 and 209,558.07 is: 314,343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,419.68 : 660,643.23 = 209,558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,419.68/660,643.23 = 209,558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,419.68x = 660,643.23 × 209,558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,419.68x = 138,443,120,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,443,120,237.37/440,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,343.63

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