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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,032.14, 663,043.35 and 264,588.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,032.14, 663,043.35 and 264,588.68 is: 396,880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,032.14 : 663,043.35 = 264,588.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,032.14/663,043.35 = 264,588.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,032.14x = 663,043.35 × 264,588.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,032.14x = 175,433,764,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,433,764,759.28/442,032.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,880.11

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