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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,437.98, 660,648 and 140,918.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,437.98, 660,648 and 140,918.52 is: 211,374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,437.98 : 660,648 = 140,918.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,437.98/660,648 = 140,918.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,437.98x = 660,648 × 140,918.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,437.98x = 93,097,538,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,097,538,400.96/440,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,374.91

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