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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,029.27, 663,239.93 and 231,617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,029.27, 663,239.93 and 231,617.19 is: 347,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,029.27 : 663,239.93 = 231,617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,029.27/663,239.93 = 231,617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,029.27x = 663,239.93 × 231,617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,029.27x = 153,617,767,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,617,767,724.31/442,029.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,528.50

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