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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,975.52, 662,001.12 and 291,343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,975.52, 662,001.12 and 291,343.68 is: 437,370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,975.52 : 662,001.12 = 291,343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,975.52/662,001.12 = 291,343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,975.52x = 662,001.12 × 291,343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,975.52x = 192,869,842,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,869,842,464.92/440,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,370.86

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