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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,005, 663,204.24 and 231,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,005, 663,204.24 and 231,593.76 is: 347,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,005 : 663,204.24 = 231,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,005/663,204.24 = 231,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,005x = 663,204.24 × 231,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,005x = 153,593,963,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,593,963,589.54/442,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,493.72

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