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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,030.14, 663,040.35 and 264,586.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,030.14, 663,040.35 and 264,586.68 is: 396,877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,030.14 : 663,040.35 = 264,586.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,030.14/663,040.35 = 264,586.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,030.14x = 663,040.35 × 264,586.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,030.14x = 175,431,644,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,431,644,912.54/442,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,877.11

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