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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,422.11, 660,789.90 and 271,746.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,422.11, 660,789.90 and 271,746.09 is: 407,715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,422.11 : 660,789.90 = 271,746.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,422.11/660,789.90 = 271,746.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,422.11x = 660,789.90 × 271,746.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,422.11x = 179,567,071,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,567,071,636.49/440,422.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,715.84

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