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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,924.56, 661,680.96 and 283,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,924.56, 661,680.96 and 283,266.16 is: 425,088.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,924.56 : 661,680.96 = 283,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,924.56/661,680.96 = 283,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,924.56x = 661,680.96 × 283,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,924.56x = 187,431,824,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,431,824,684.31/440,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,088.19

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