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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,545.26, 660,902.94 and 187,821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,545.26, 660,902.94 and 187,821.48 is: 281,768.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,545.26 : 660,902.94 = 187,821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,545.26/660,902.94 = 187,821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,545.26x = 660,902.94 × 187,821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,545.26x = 124,131,768,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,131,768,327.15/440,545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,768.48

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