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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,603.40, 660,905.10 and 283,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,603.40, 660,905.10 and 283,139.40 is: 424,709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,603.40 : 660,905.10 = 283,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,603.40/660,905.10 = 283,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,603.40x = 660,905.10 × 283,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,603.40x = 187,128,273,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,128,273,470.94/440,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,709.10

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