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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,838.42, 660,732.75 and 306,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,838.42, 660,732.75 and 306,994.02 is: 460,125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,838.42 : 660,732.75 = 306,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,838.42/660,732.75 = 306,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,838.42x = 660,732.75 × 306,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,838.42x = 202,841,003,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,841,003,068.16/440,838.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,125.51

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