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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,999.83, 660,667.31 and 260,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,999.83, 660,667.31 and 260,546.82 is: 390,328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,999.83 : 660,667.31 = 260,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,999.83/660,667.31 = 260,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,999.83x = 660,667.31 × 260,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,999.83x = 172,134,766,698.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,134,766,698.45/440,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,328.42

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