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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,838.72, 660,889.44 and 204,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,838.72, 660,889.44 and 204,351.20 is: 306,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,838.72 : 660,889.44 = 204,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,838.72/660,889.44 = 204,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,838.72x = 660,889.44 × 204,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,838.72x = 135,053,550,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,053,550,131.33/440,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,355.92

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