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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,452.55, 660,722.43 and 140,857.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,452.55, 660,722.43 and 140,857.85 is: 211,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,452.55 : 660,722.43 = 140,857.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,452.55/660,722.43 = 140,857.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,452.55x = 660,722.43 × 140,857.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,452.55x = 93,067,940,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,067,940,936.58/440,452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,300.72

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