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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,999, 663,195.24 and 231,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,999, 663,195.24 and 231,587.76 is: 347,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,999 : 663,195.24 = 231,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,999/663,195.24 = 231,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,999x = 663,195.24 × 231,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,999x = 153,587,900,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,587,900,074.26/441,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,484.72

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