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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,659.28, 660,870.84 and 191,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,659.28, 660,870.84 and 191,282 is: 286,871.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,659.28 : 660,870.84 = 191,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,659.28/660,870.84 = 191,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,659.28x = 660,870.84 × 191,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,659.28x = 126,412,696,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,412,696,016.88/440,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,871.74

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