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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,441.10, 660,661.65 and 251,484.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,441.10, 660,661.65 and 251,484.30 is: 377,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,441.10 : 660,661.65 = 251,484.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,441.10/660,661.65 = 251,484.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,441.10x = 660,661.65 × 251,484.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,441.10x = 166,146,032,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,146,032,587.10/440,441.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,226.45

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