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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,244.80, 958,867.20 and 440,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,244.80, 958,867.20 and 440,179.20 is: 660,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,244.80 : 958,867.20 = 440,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,244.80/958,867.20 = 440,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,244.80x = 958,867.20 × 440,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,244.80x = 422,073,397,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,073,397,002.24/639,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,268.80

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