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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,491.14, 660,780.33 and 140,896.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,491.14, 660,780.33 and 140,896.50 is: 211,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,491.14 : 660,780.33 = 140,896.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,491.14/660,780.33 = 140,896.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,491.14x = 660,780.33 × 140,896.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,491.14x = 93,101,635,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,101,635,765.85/440,491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,358.70

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