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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,613.26, 660,954.90 and 187,895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,613.26, 660,954.90 and 187,895.91 is: 281,858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,613.26 : 660,954.90 = 187,895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,613.26/660,954.90 = 187,895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,613.26x = 660,954.90 × 187,895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,613.26x = 124,190,719,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,190,719,099.69/440,613.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,858.79

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