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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,168.32, 605,661.12 and 342,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,168.32, 605,661.12 and 342,396 is: 472,201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,168.32 : 605,661.12 = 342,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,168.32/605,661.12 = 342,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,168.32x = 605,661.12 × 342,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,168.32x = 207,375,944,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,375,944,843.52/439,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,201.51

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