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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,406.30, 827,109.45 and 440,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,406.30, 827,109.45 and 440,814.30 is: 661,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,406.30 : 827,109.45 = 440,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,406.30/827,109.45 = 440,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,406.30x = 827,109.45 × 440,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,406.30x = 364,601,673,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,601,673,225.14/551,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,221.45

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