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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,553.76, 660,831.16 and 120,708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,553.76, 660,831.16 and 120,708.36 is: 181,062.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,553.76 : 660,831.16 = 120,708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,553.76/660,831.16 = 120,708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,553.76x = 660,831.16 × 120,708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,553.76x = 79,767,845,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,767,845,560.50/440,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,062.68

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