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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,759.97, 661,103.19 and 312,144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,759.97, 661,103.19 and 312,144.53 is: 468,190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,759.97 : 661,103.19 = 312,144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,759.97/661,103.19 = 312,144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,759.97x = 661,103.19 × 312,144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,759.97x = 206,359,741,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,359,741,218.54/440,759.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,190.75

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