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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,471.80, 660,707.70 and 366,988.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,471.80, 660,707.70 and 366,988.60 is: 550,482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,471.80 : 660,707.70 = 366,988.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,471.80/660,707.70 = 366,988.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,471.80x = 660,707.70 × 366,988.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,471.80x = 242,472,193,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,472,193,832.22/440,471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,482.90

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