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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,855.20, 659,782.80 and 334,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,855.20, 659,782.80 and 334,879.20 is: 502,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,855.20 : 659,782.80 = 334,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,855.20/659,782.80 = 334,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,855.20x = 659,782.80 × 334,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,855.20x = 220,947,536,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,947,536,237.76/439,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,318.80

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