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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,462.99, 660,708.14 and 209,602.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,462.99, 660,708.14 and 209,602.65 is: 314,410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,462.99 : 660,708.14 = 209,602.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,462.99/660,708.14 = 209,602.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,462.99x = 660,708.14 × 209,602.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,462.99x = 138,486,175,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,486,175,972.56/440,462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,410.47

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