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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,441.40, 660,662.10 and 282,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,441.40, 660,662.10 and 282,977.40 is: 424,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,441.40 : 660,662.10 = 282,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,441.40/660,662.10 = 282,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,441.40x = 660,662.10 × 282,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,441.40x = 186,952,443,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,952,443,336.54/440,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,466.10

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