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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,836.92, 660,730.50 and 306,992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,836.92, 660,730.50 and 306,992.52 is: 460,123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,836.92 : 660,730.50 = 306,992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,836.92/660,730.50 = 306,992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,836.92x = 660,730.50 × 306,992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,836.92x = 202,839,321,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,839,321,235.86/440,836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,123.26

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